Army Life in a Black Regiment - Hardcover

""Army Life in a Black Regiment"" is a non-fiction book written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book is a first-hand account of Higginson's experiences as the commander of the first regiment of African American soldiers in the Civil War. The book is based on Higginson's personal diary and letters, and it provides a detailed and intimate look at the daily life of soldiers in the regiment, as well as the challenges they faced as they fought for their freedom and the Union. Higginson's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides insight into the experiences of the soldiers, including their struggles with racism, their relationships with their families, and their hopes for the future. The book is a powerful testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Civil War, and it remains an important work of American history and literature.It must be remembered that, after the first capture of Port Royal, the outlying plantations along the whole Southern coast were abandoned, and the slaves withdrawn into the interior. It was necessary to ascend some river for thirty miles in order to reach the black population at all. This ascent could only be made by night, as it was a slow process, and the smoke of a steamboat could be seen for a great distance. The streams were usually shallow, winding, and muddy, and the difficulties of navigation were such as to require a full moon and a flood tide.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.