02893cam a22003853u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500009001051000044001142450034001582640051001923000047002433360026002903370026003163380036003425000031003785080046004095201407004555340045018626530076019076530077019836530068020606530069021286530043021976530043022406530037022836530057023206530088023778560042024656764UtSlPG20260610133157.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE4561 aHigginson, Thomas Wentworth,d1823-191110aArmy Life in a Black Regiment 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-01  aProduced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories  aUnited States. Army. South Carolina Volunteers, 1st (1862-1864)  aUnited States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1864-1866)  aSoldiers -- United States -- Biography  aHigginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911  aUnited States. Army -- Biography  aAfrican American soldiers -- History -- 19th century  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6764