"The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity" by William Wells Brown is a historical text that tells of the brave impact African Americans had in the Civil War, showing their courage and faithfulness in the battle to end slavery. Brown shines a light on their importance during the Rebellion while also giving a background on the lives of Black people in America leading up to the war. In the book's beginning, Brown shares that he wants to record the forgotten bravery of Black soldiers during the Civil War so that this part of history will be remembered. He starts by giving a look back at the past, talking about the early troubles of African Americans from when they were first brought to America to when they fought in the Revolutionary War. He remembers Crispus Attucks as the first person to die for the Revolutionary War and points out how Black soldiers helped in different battles, proving that they were always dedicated to fighting for freedom and helping to shape American history. This start gets things ready for a closer study of all the ways Black people took part in the fight for freedom throughout American history.
The Negro in the American Rebellion: His Heroism and His Fidelity
By William Wells Brown
Discover the untold stories of sacrifice and bravery as a group of overlooked heroes step forward to shape a nation's destiny amidst the chaos of war.
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About the AuthorWilliam Wells Brown was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Born into slavery near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Brown escaped to Ohio in 1834 at the age of 19. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for abolitionist causes and became a prolific writer. While working for abolition, Brown also supported causes including: temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, prison reform, and an anti-tobacco movement. His novel Clotel (1853), considered the first novel written by an African American, was published in London, England, where he resided at the time. It was later published in the United States.
William Wells Brown was an American abolitionist, novelist, playwright, and historian. Born into slavery near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Brown escaped to Ohio in 1834 at the age of 19. He settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked for abolitionist causes and became a prolific writer. While working for abolition, Brown also supported causes including: temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, prison reform, and an anti-tobacco movement. His novel Clotel (1853), considered the first novel written by an African American, was published in London, England, where he resided at the time. It was later published in the United States.
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