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The book explores the experiences of enslaved individuals who fled to Union army lines during the early days of the Civil War, marking a significant shift in the fight against slavery. Through a detailed examination of slave refugee camps, it highlights the daily struggles and resilience of these refugees as they navigated life in army-supervised environments. Amy Murrell Taylor provides a vivid portrayal of their journeys, emphasizing the essential needs and aspirations for freedom and citizenship that defined their quest for a new life amidst the chaos of war.
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Embattled Freedom, Amy Murrell Taylor
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- Released
- 2018
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- Embattled Freedom
- Subtitle
- Journeys through the Civil War's Slave Refugee Camps
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amy Murrell Taylor
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781469643625
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book explores the experiences of enslaved individuals who fled to Union army lines during the early days of the Civil War, marking a significant shift in the fight against slavery. Through a detailed examination of slave refugee camps, it highlights the daily struggles and resilience of these refugees as they navigated life in army-supervised environments. Amy Murrell Taylor provides a vivid portrayal of their journeys, emphasizing the essential needs and aspirations for freedom and citizenship that defined their quest for a new life amidst the chaos of war.