Book storylines based on African-Americans
serving in varying capacities with the Confederate States Army
| Title: Entangled In Freedom: A Civil War Story Subtitle: The Street Life Series Youth Edition Authors: Ann DeWitt Kevin M. Weeks Genre: Young Adult Fiction (13+) Publication Date: 2010 Media: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle, NOOKbook, Google eBook, other eBook Description: The novel is told in first person narrative. Travel with 22 year old Isaac, a slave, through the dirt roads of Oxford (Georgia), Big Shanty (Georgia) and on over to Cumberland Gap (Tennessee) as he serves with his slaveholder and the 42nd Regiment Georgia Volunteers. Readers step into Isaac's shoes and see civil war events through Isaac's eyes. Black Confederate Context: In memory of J. G. Hastin, who is listed in the Tennessee Department of State ~ Tennessee Confederate Pension Application C84 as serving with the 42nd Regiment Georgia Volunteers Cavalry. Awards/Recognition: Bonnie Blue Society Literary Membership |
 | Title: Cleburne Author: Justin Murphy Genre: Graphic Novel Publication Date: 2008 Media: Paperback Description: Some stories have yet to be told. CLEBURNE is the true story of Irish immigrant and Confederate General Patrick Cleburne and his plan to enlist slaves to fight for the South during the American Civil War. Black Confederate Context: General Patrick Cleburne was the first Confederate General to advocate the use of African-Americans in the Confederate States Army. His plan was documented in literature titled Negroes In our Army. Awards/Recognition: 2009 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year |
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