Black Heroes of the American Revolution: Forgotten Stories of

Black Heroes of the American Revolution: Forgotten Stories of Escaped Slaves, Soldiers, and George Washington's Companions
- Black Heroes of the American Revolution By Davis Burke
Crispus Attucks is known asÂ the escaped slave whose freedom ended when he died in the Boston Massacre, but thereÂ are many otherÂ lesser-knownÂ black men and women who made enormous contributions to U.S. independence. Readers will discoverÂ Edward Hector, the brave wagoner of Brandywine; artilleryman and slave Austin Dabney; William Lee, the aide and closest companion of George Washington throughout the war; and many others.
Â Â Â Â Includes a bibliography,Â a foreword by Senator Edward W. Brooke, andÂ an index.
Country USA
Brand Clarion
Manufacturer Clarion Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780152085612
ReleaseDate 1992-01-02
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780152085612

Black Heroes of the American Revolution: Forgotten Stories of Escaped Slaves, Soldiers, and George Washington's Companions