| The 36th Infantry United States Colored Troops in the Civil War: A History and Roster Contributor(s): Bryant, James K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786468785 ISBN-13: 9780786468782 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
| Dewey: 973.741 |
| LCCN: 2012024859 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.00 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the Civil War, African American war correspondent Thomas Morris Chester was so inspired by the men of the 36th United States Colored Troops that he declared the group to be a model regiment. Composed primarily of former slaves recruited from Union-occupied areas of eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, the 36th USCT participated in large-scale expeditions to liberate slaves, guarded Confederate prisoners at major POW camps, served in the trenches before Petersburg and Richmond, and stood as one of the first units to enter the abandoned Confederate capital on April 3, 1865. This volume, which includes a complete regimental roster, explores the background of these former slaves and their families, examines their initial recruitment and chronicles their military contributions throughout the war. More than a unit history, the story of the 36th USCT offers a vivid portrait of the challenging transition from slavery to freedom. |