The Negro in the American rebellion : his heroism and his fidelity

Published in Boston in 1867 and written by a former slave and reformer, this is the first book-length history of the African American soldier in the Union Army.  Considered by many to be flawed because of a lack of documentation and verifiable sources, it is nonetheless invaluable in telling the dramatic story of the black soldiers’ role in the Union victory and their fight to end slavery and gain equality.