Army Life in a Black Regiment

"Army Life in a Black Regiment" is a book about the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first slave regiment to be recruited by the United States during the Civil War. This book recounts some of the adventures of this regiment, which was composed entirely of black soldiers. The author, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, provides a unique perspective on the experiences of these soldiers, who faced many challenges due to their race. This book is an important historical document, as it sheds light on the struggles and accomplishments of a group of soldiers who have been largely overlooked in the history of the Civil War.