Prince Paul: The Freedman Soldier (1867) - Paperback

Prince Paul: The Freedman Soldier is a historical novel written by Emily Clemens Pearson and published in 1867. The book tells the story of Prince Paul, a former slave who becomes a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The novel begins with Prince Paul's life as a slave in Virginia, where he is owned by a cruel master. After the Emancipation Proclamation is issued, Prince Paul escapes slavery and joins the Union Army as a soldier. He fights in several battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg, and eventually becomes a sergeant.Throughout the book, Prince Paul faces many challenges as a black soldier in a white-dominated army. He experiences discrimination and racism from his fellow soldiers and superiors, but he remains determined to fight for his freedom and the freedom of his people.The novel also explores the themes of love and family, as Prince Paul falls in love with a fellow soldier named Mary and struggles to reunite with his mother and sister, who are still enslaved.Overall, Prince Paul: The Freedman Soldier is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the experiences of black soldiers during the Civil War. It is a powerful story of courage, perseverance, and the fight for freedom.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.