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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The book explores the experiences of enslaved individuals who fled to Union army lines during the early days of the Civil War, marking a significant shift in the fight against slavery. Through a detailed examination of slave refugee camps, it highlights the daily struggles and resilience of these refugees as they navigated life in army-supervised environments. Amy Murrell Taylor provides a vivid portrayal of their journeys, emphasizing the essential needs and aspirations for freedom and citizenship that defined their quest for a new life amidst the chaos of war.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2018

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