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African-American Soldiers in the Civil War
The role of blacks in the Civil War has been largely overlooked in history books. Many students are unaware that thousands upon thousands of black soldiers risked their lives for the chance to live as free Americans. After a concise introduction to slavery and the Civil War, author Carin T. Ford paints a vivid picture of black soldiers on and off the battlefield, the obstacles they faced, the determination with which they fought, and their status in the aftermath of the war. This well-researched narrative is chock-full of riveting, heartbreaking, and inspiring facts and true stories of sacrifice and bravery.
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Perfectly pitched for upper-elementary readers, this series by Carin T. Ford examines thematic Civil War topics (such as the Underground Railroad or the participation of women in the war), with a particular emphasis on individuals caught up in national strife. Primary-source quotations and compelling archival images add vibrancy to the accessible content., Book Links November 2005
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