A captivating history of the Civil War in northeast Florida "Captures in rich detail the competition between the Confederates and Unionists, blacks and whites, and civilians and soldiers in the region. A fascinating and illuminating story told through compelling and persuasive prose."--Aaron Sheehan-Dean, author ofWhy Confederates Fought "A fast-paced social history of the Civil War in northeastern Florida."--John David Smith, editor ofBlack Soldiers in Blue When the Civil War finally came to North Florida, it did so with an intermittent fury that destroyed much...
A captivating history of the Civil War in northeast Florida "Captures in rich detail the competition between the Confederates and Unionists, blac...
In this revised and expanded edition of Anna Kingsley's remarkable life story, Daniel Schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that Anna Madgigine Jai was originally a princess from the royal family of Jolof in Senegal. Captured from her homeland in 1806, she became first an American slave, later a slaveowner, and eventually a central figure in a free black community.
In this revised and expanded edition of Anna Kingsley's remarkable life story, Daniel Schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding ...
