My Service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry
Frederick W. Browne was a member of the United States Colored Cavalry during the Civil War. In this book, he recounts his experiences in the cavalry, from enlistment to the end of the war. He describes the battles he fought in, the people he met, and the hardships he endured. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of the U.S. Colored Cavalry in the war effort, and how it helped to bring about the end of slavery. Browne's story is a powerful reminder of the courage and dedication of African Americans who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
By Frederick W. Browne · First published 1908 · Genre: Historical Non-Fiction, Military History, Biography · 6,354 words
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Tags: United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American; Browne, Frederick W.; United States. Army. Colored Cavalry Regiment, 1st (1863-1866); United States. Army - African American troops
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Frederick W. Browne
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Non-Fiction, Military History, Biography, Memoir
- Length: 6,354 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Non-Fiction — The book is an autobiographical account of the author's service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry, making it a historical non-fiction work.
- Military History — The book focuses on the author's experience in the U.S. Colored Cavalry, making it a work of military history.
- Biography — The book is an autobiographical account of the author's service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry, making it a biography.
- Memoir — The book is an autobiographical account of the author's service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry, making it a memoir.
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Civil War · African American history · military service · cavalry · memoir · historical account · race and identity · 19th century · United States · African American soldiers · personal narrative · war experiences