Embattled Freedom

Journeys through the Civil War's Slave Refugee Camps

Autori

• Amy Murrell Taylor

Parametri

Pagine

368pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Guerra Civile
• Letteratura Americana
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti

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Focusing on the experiences of enslaved individuals who fled to Union army lines during the Civil War, the book delves into the formation of refugee camps and the daily realities faced by these individuals. Taylor vividly reconstructs their struggles for survival amidst military supervision, highlighting the challenges of securing basic necessities. Through personal narratives, the work illustrates the broader themes of emancipation and the quest for citizenship, offering a gripping account of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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