This extraordinarily rich compendium of primary sources charts the significant; intertwining history of African Americans and sport.
#2041645 in Books 1991-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.34 #File Name: 0252061659464 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Best of Illinois in the Civil War!By Fred L. BussaMilitary history of the Civil War volunteers was done beautifully and completely. Major work with hundreds of personal stories and regimental details of the midwest addition about people who helped win the most important war in United States history. Too bad the country didn't learn about and respect the thousands of men who died to free the slaves.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Somewhat disappointed as I was hoping to read about an ancestor's ...By BobSomewhat disappointed as I was hoping to read about an ancestor's Illinois unit and it was not even listed in the index.I did find 3 references to the unit while reading the book; though nothing about its contributions to the civil war. I got much more information by going to Wikipedia online.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy HedyI love reading about the Civil War and this is particularly good because my great-great grandfather fought with the Illinois 31st.
