The black phalanx : a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-'65

1888 Black Phalanx Negro Soldiers African American Military Civil War Abolition

Joseph T. Wilson was an African-American soldier who served in the 54th Massachusetts during the American Civil War. While his military career was not extensive, it did provide him with an understanding of the role that black men had during the 19th-century. He began writing poems and speeches, most of which were used to push an abolitionist-like agenda – black suffrage, full citizenship, and social reforms. His best book, and to this day most-known, was 'The Black Phalanx' which was the most comprehensive study of African-American military service in the 19th-century.

Item number: #24592

Price: $995

WILSON, Joseph T.

The black phalanx : a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-'65

Hartford, Conn. : American Pub. Co., 1888. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 parts in 1

o 528

o 3 parts in 1

I – Wars for Independence

II – War between the States

III – Miscellany

56 illustrations

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o Red cloth

· Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)

· Very rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons as high as $4,000. Our example is one of the finest we have ever seen!

Our Guarantee:

Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.

Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!

24592

Photos available upon request.