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The Loyalty and Devotion of Colored Americans in the Revolution and War of 1812 (1861)

The Loyalty and Devotion of Colored Americans in the Revolution and War of 1812 (1861)

Garrison, William Lloyd

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ISBN10: 1162018453
ISBN13: 9781162018454
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Loyalty And Devotion Of Colored Americans In The Revolution And War Of 1812 is a book written by William Lloyd Garrison in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive account of the contributions of African Americans in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The author highlights the bravery, loyalty, and devotion of African Americans who fought alongside white soldiers and played a crucial role in securing American independence.Garrison's book challenges the prevailing notion that African Americans were passive and submissive during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. He argues that African Americans actively participated in these conflicts and made significant contributions to the American cause. The author provides numerous examples of African Americans who fought in battles, served as spies, and provided support to the American troops.The book also addresses the issue of slavery and the role it played in these conflicts. Garrison argues that slavery was incompatible with the principles of freedom and democracy that the American Revolution sought to establish. He highlights the hypocrisy of slave owners who fought for their own freedom while denying it to others.Overall, The Loyalty And Devotion Of Colored Americans In The Revolution And War Of 1812 is an important historical document that sheds light on the contributions of African Americans to the American Revolution and the War of 1812. It challenges the prevailing narrative of American history and provides a more nuanced and accurate account of the role of African Americans in these conflicts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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