More than 5;000 North Carolina slaves escaped from their white owners to serve in the Union army during the Civil War. In Freedom for Themselves Richard Reid explores the stories of black soldiers from four regiments raised in North Carolina. Constructing a multidimensional portrait of the soldiers and their families; he provides a new understanding of the spectrum of black experience during and aftger the war.
#1847821 in Books The University of North Carolina Press 1996-05-27Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.00 x 6.46 x 9.59l; #File Name: 0807822752288 pages
Review
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding information on lesser known aspects of the battle!By GablyleThis book of essays provided information on aspects of the battle with which I was not familiar. Greene's account of Stoneman's cavalry raid as a major part of Hooker's plan of attack gave me a different perspective of this much maligned military operation. Krick's essay provided lesser known (to me) info on Jackson's wounding and the site of said wounding which clarified the how's and why's of this tragic accident. How many average CW readers know of Emory Best and the actions of the 23rd GA on Jackson's flank march? These are just several examples of essays that provided more information to my ever expanding knowledge of the period of American history. This book provided background data for me which made a recent tour of Chancellorsville with Prof. Gallagher even more informative and memorable.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great collection of several noted authorsBy CustomerGreat collection of several authors view points on several incidents at Chancellorsville. Article are excellent written and well documented; with lots of references. It is an outstanding read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Cole Thorntongood read
