Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 269 Higginson, Thomas Wentworth 1823 1911 Higginson, T. W. (Thomas Wentworth) Army Life in a Black Regiment Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger "Army Life in a Black Regiment" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a historical account written in the late 19th century that chronicles the experiences of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first regiment of formerly enslaved African-Americans mustered into the U.S. Army during the Civil War. The narrative is anchored in Higginson's reflections as he assumes command of this unique regiment, and it delves into the challenges and triumphs of training and leading a group of men who had the time only begun to transition from slavery to soldiering. The opening of this work sets the scene as Higginson receives the unexpected offer to lead the first regiment comprised almost entirely of enslaved men, navigating his own apprehensions and expectations about their capabilities. He reflects on the societal perceptions of black soldiers, the rigor of military discipline needed to mold them into effective fighters, and the cultural richness of their backgrounds. As the narrative unfolds, Higginson begins to appreciate the soldiers' quick adaptability to military drills and their vibrant spirit, which combines both camaraderie and resilience. The early entries of the camp diary provide glimpses into camp life, revealing the soldiers' personalities, struggles, and the evolving dynamics of a regiment grounded in hope and the pursuit of freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories United States. Army. South Carolina Volunteers, 1st (1862-1864) United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1864-1866) Soldiers -- United States -- Biography Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 United States. Army -- Biography African American soldiers -- History -- 19th century United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American E456 Text US Civil War Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - Warfare 599524 599525 2024-10-03T10:35:12.402181 2023-10-03T09:26:01.543686 text/html text/html 592322 2013-03-20T11:58:16 text/html; charset=us-ascii 214497 2013-03-20T11:58:44 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 304935 2024-10-03T10:35:22.365072 application/epub+zip 313916 2024-10-03T10:35:16.111109 application/epub+zip 290441 2024-10-03T10:35:14.648147 application/epub+zip 560215 2024-10-03T10:35:27.190063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536204 2024-10-03T10:35:21.472101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492193 2022-09-03T13:23:16.036890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 529229 529205 2024-10-03T10:35:11.595132 2023-10-03T09:26:00.794653 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 529139 2009-03-23T11:57:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 207219 2009-03-23T11:58:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22364 2024-10-03T10:35:27.322059 application/rdf+xml 17253 2024-10-03T10:35:15.306139 image/jpeg 4109 2024-10-03T10:35:15.026109 image/jpeg 299690 2024-10-03T10:35:12.452140 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia