A former slave turned cavalry scout becomes a hero for an
African-American cavalry regiment in the Civil War. But, as the war
draws to an end, the soldier, Joe Duckett, embarks on his most
dangerous mission yet-to return to the plantation from which he
escaped to find his wife and daughter.
A Washington Post Notable Book. Also a winner of the First
Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library
Association.
"The important story of black soldiers in the Union Army has
finally found a writer of historical fiction equal to the
occasion." James A McPherson, Professor of History, Princeton
University
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2006 |
First published: |
July 2006 |
Authors: |
Allen Ballard
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
324 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-39856-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
LSN: |
0-595-39856-1 |
Barcode: |
9780595398560 |
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