African American Civil War Hampton Roads
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Through a fascinating narrative and stunning vintage photographs, readers will discover the struggles and triumphs of the African Americans of Hampton Roads.
It was in Hampton Roads, Virginia, that hundreds gained their freedom. The teeming wharves were once a major station on the Underground Railroad, and during the Civil War, escaped slaves such as Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker and James Townsend fled to Fort Monroe to become contrabands under the protection of General Benjamin Butler. Upon arrival in the region, many took up arms for the Union, and the valiant deeds of some placed them among the first African American Medal of Honor recipients. Join Professor Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander as she charts the history of this remarkable African American community from the Civil War to Reconstruction.
- Pages: 128
- Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
- Imprint: The History Press
- Series: American Heritage
- Publication Date: 17th September 2010
- Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
- ISBN: 9781609490775
- Format: Paperback
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BISACs:
HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / American / African American
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)