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100 1 _aHigginson, Thomas Wentworth,
_d1823-1911
245 1 0 _aArmy Life in a Black Regiment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aProduced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories
653 _aUnited States. Army. South Carolina Volunteers, 1st (1862-1864)
653 _aUnited States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1864-1866)
653 _aSoldiers -- United States -- Biography
653 _aHigginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
653 _aUnited States. Army -- Biography
653 _aAfrican American soldiers -- History -- 19th century
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6764
999 _c48760
_d48760