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_aNell, William C. _q(William Cooper), _d1816-1874 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aColored Americans in the Wars of 1776 and 1812 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-04-24 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by hekula03, Alan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Colored Americans in the Wars of 1776 and 1812" by William C. Nell is a historical account published in the early 20th century. It delves into the contributions and achievements of African Americans during the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The book aims to shed light on the often overlooked roles that Black soldiers played in these pivotal conflicts, countering the prevailing narratives that have historically marginalized their contributions. In this book, Nell compiles various accounts from records, diaries, and newspaper articles that document the brave efforts of African Americans who fought for their own freedom and the nation’s independence. Many notable figures are mentioned, including Crispus Attucks, recognized as the first martyr of the Boston Massacre, and accounts of Black soldiers who served valiantly, often overcoming significant prejudice. The text not only highlights individual stories of courage and sacrifice but also seeks to challenge the systemic racial biases that have long obscured these contributions from mainstream historical narratives. Ultimately, the book serves as a powerful tribute to the essential role of Colored Americans in the establishment and defense of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, African American | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Participation, African American | ||
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_aKealing, H. T. _q(Hightower Theodore), _d1860-1918 |
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_aPhillips, Wendell, _d1811-1884 |
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