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An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads by Cassandra L., Ph.D. Newby-Alexander
An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads by Cassandra L., Ph.D. Newby-Alexander
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An African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads

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It was in Hampton Roads, Virginia, that hundreds gained their freedom. The teeming wharves were once a major station on the Underground Railroad, and during the Civil War, escaped slaves such as Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker and James Townsend fled to Fort Monroe to become contrabands under the protection of General Benjamin Butler. Upon arrival in the region, many took up arms for the Union, and the valiant deeds of some placed them among the first African American Medal of Honor recipients. Join Professor Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander as she charts the history of this remarkable African American community from the Civil War to Reconstruction. Through a fascinating narrative and stunning vintage photographs, readers will discover the struggles and triumphs of the African Americans of Hampton Roads.

Author Biography:

Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Ph.D., is a professor of history at Norfolk State University who has coauthored Black America Series: Portsmouth (2003), co- edited Voices from Within the Veil: African Americans and Democracy (2007), co-wrote Hampton Roads: Remembering Our Schools (2009) and I Too, Am Norfolk (anticipated publication 2011). Newby-Alexander serves as a board member of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the Historical Commission of the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Norfolk Sister City Association and the Norfolk Historical Society.
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September 20th, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
125
Dimensions
146x222x6
ISBN-13
9781609490775
Product ID
8929430

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