Slaves, sailors, citizens : African Americans in the Union navy / Steven J. Ramold.

Contents Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- "AMERICA HAS SUCH TARS" : African American sailors before the Civil War -- "THE WANTS OF THE SERVICE" : the politics of African American enlistment -- A UNIQUE SET OF MEN : the demographics of African American sailors -- "SICK OF THE SEA" : everyday life in the Union Navy -- "ENERGETICALLY AND BRAVELY-NONE MORE SO" : African American sailors in combat -- BEFORE THE BENCH : African American sailors in the Navy criminal justice system -- ONE WHO WAS THERE : Charles B. Fisher, United States Navy -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Local noteLittle-348857--305131055605Y
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 211-232) and index.
LCCN 2001044522
ISBN0875802869 (acid-free paper)
ISBN9780875802862 (acid-free paper)

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