The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity by Brown

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Author Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
LoC No. 02005363
Title The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity
Note Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the critical role that African Americans played in the American Civil War, chronicling their valor and loyalty in the fight against slavery. Brown emphasizes not only their contributions during the Rebellion but also provides a contextual background on the condition of Black people in America prior to the war. The opening of the work provides a preface where Brown expresses his intent to document the overlooked heroism of Black soldiers during the Civil War, citing the necessity of preserving this aspect of history for future generations. He begins with an overview of the historical context, touching upon the early struggles of African Americans starting from their forced arrival in the colonies to their involvement in the Revolutionary War. Notably, he mentions the first martyr of the Revolutionary War, Crispus Attucks, and highlights how Black soldiers served in various conflicts, illustrating a long-standing commitment to the fight for liberty and their participation in shaping American history. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the many dimensions of Black involvement in the fight for freedom throughout American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject African American soldiers -- History -- 19th century
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American
Subject African Americans -- Southern States -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Subject Slave insurrections -- United States -- History
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EBook-No. 50130
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Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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