Army Life in a Black Regiment
About this book
"*Army Life in a Black Regiment* has some claim to be the best written narrative to come from the Union [side] during the Civil War," wrote historian Henry Steele Commander. "Higginson's picture of the battle which was the origin of 'praise the Lord and pass the ammunition' and his reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to the black regiment are unsurpassed for eloquence." A Union colonel wrote this book —originally a series of essays— from New England, in charge of black troops training on the Sea Islands off the coast of the Carolinas. A lively and detailed wartime diary, it offers a refreshing portrait of life in the Union Army as the narrator captures the raw humor that develops among the men in combat. His portraits of the soldiers, routines of camp life, and southern landscapes are unforgettable.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 117 readers · 232 pages · ≈ 4 h 18 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Army Life in a Black Regiment?
About ≈ 4 h 18 m — 232 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Army Life in a Black Regiment?
232 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Army Life in a Black Regiment?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Is Army Life in a Black Regiment in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Army Life in a Black Regiment?
The main characters include Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1823-1911).
Where does Army Life in a Black Regiment take place?
It is set in United States during 19th century, Civil War, 1861-1865.
Who wrote Army Life in a Black Regiment?
Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
Where can I read Army Life in a Black Regiment online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library