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Firebrand of liberty : the story of two Black regiments that changed the course of the Civil War / Stephen V. Ash.
Relates the story of the first Black regiments in the Civil War and their pivotal mission to establish a Union base in Jacksonville, Florida, in an attempt to create a haven for fugitive slaves.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393065862 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 0393065863 (hbk.)
- Physical Description: xvi, 282 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [256]-265) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Port Royal Island, South Carolina : January 1, 1863 -- Port Royal Island and the St. Mary's river : January 2-February 15 -- Hilton Head : February 16 -- From Port Royal Island to Jacksonville : February 17-March 10 -- Jacksonville : March 10-20 -- Jacksonville, the East Bank, and Palatka : March 20-27 -- Jacksonville and the West Bank : March 27-29 -- The aftermath. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | E 540 .N3 A84 2008 | 30543354 | General Collection | Available | - |