Black Heroes of the American RevolutionThis well-researched and excellently written volume contains biographies of the black soldiers, sailors, spies, scouts, guides, and wagoners who participated in the struggle for American independence. An inspiring addition to any black history library. |
Contents
THE HISTORIES WERE WHITE | 9 |
EIGHT INVISIBLE MEN | 21 |
TWO FAMOUS PATRIOTS | 30 |
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