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Buffalo soldiers : the colored regulars in the United States Army / T.G. Steward.
Formed in 1866, the African-American army units known as Buffalo Soldiers acquired near-mythical status for their fortitude and courage. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Buffalo Soldiers were among the first units to depart for Cuba. Dr. T.G. Steward, who served as chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for 16 years, wrote this fascinating firsthand account of the Cuban campaign. Dr. Steward's narrative offers a wide-ranging view of black military history that covers the beginning of the Republic as well as the service of black regulars. Captivating episodes from the Spanish-American War include the rescue of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, the capture of the stone fort at El Caney, and service by black infantrymen as volunteer nurses in the yellow fever camps. Additional gripping firsthand testimony is provided by long excerpts from the diary of Sergeant Major Edward L. Baker of the 10th Cavalry Regiment, who was awarded the Medal of Honor.--Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780486780573
- ISBN: 0486780570
- Physical Description: 344 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Edition: Dover edition.
- Publisher: Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: The colored regulars in the United States Army. Philadelphia : A.M.E. Book Concern, 1904. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Sketch of social history -- The American Negro and the military spirit -- The Black regulars of the army of invasion in the Spanish War -- Brief sketch of Spanish history-- Passage, landing, and first battle in Cuba -- The Battle of El Caney -- San Juan -- San Juan (continued) -- The surrender and afterwards -- Review and reflections -- The Colored volunteers -- Colored officers. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Kirtland Community College Library | E 725.5 .N3 S74 2014 | 30775305534886 | General Collection | Available | - |