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Contraband Hearts
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781965319338
Publisher: Purpose Publiching LLC
Published: Jun 27 2025
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Legacy Unearthed. A Nation Reborn.
A Love Story That Transcends Time.
When Calvin Osborne began tracing his ancestry, he uncovered a powerful truth buried in forgotten records: his great-great-grandfather, William Lacy, was born enslaved, fought for freedom, and helped shape a legacy that would span generations.
Contraband Hearts follows William's journey from the pre-Civil War South to the battlefields of Westport, where he served alongside pivotal figures in America's defining conflict. After the war, he began a new life with his wife, Lucinda, in a small Kansas town-unknowingly planting roots that would echo across centuries.
Told through the eyes of a descendant, this narrative blends rich genealogy, rare documents, and historical detail. Osborne even discovers a striking connection: William's birthplace in Alabama was also home to his wife and her family's, intertwining destinies long before their paths crossed.
This intimate, sweeping story is a must-read for:
- Historians seeking untold Civil War stories
- Genealogy buffs exploring African American lineage
- Preservationists honoring ancestral footprints
With heartfelt storytelling and enduring truth, Contraband Hearts is a tribute to resilience, heritage, and the power of legacy that lives on.
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