"Civil War Soldiers: Discovering the Men of the 25th United States Colored Troops" is a book about 17 men whose photos are in a tiny photo album from the Civil War. The album was the cherished possession of the company Captain, William Prickitt. The men in the photos were identified by a hand-written name on the mat around each photo. The reason only 17 men of a much larger company were photographed remains a mystery. In addition to creating color portraits, the author carried out careful genealogical research and wrote a short biography of each man, including fascinating details about his...
"Civil War Soldiers: Discovering the Men of the 25th United States Colored Troops" is a book about 17 men whose photos are in a tiny photo album from ...