Intensely human : the health of the Black soldier in the American Civil War /
Margaret Humphreys.
- 1 online resource (220 pages) : illustrations, map
Includes bibliographical references (pages [161]-190) and index.
The Black body at war -- The pride of true manhood -- Biology and destiny -- Medical care -- Region, disease, and the vulnerable recruit -- Louisiana -- Death on the Rio Grande -- Telling the story.
9781421402383
Russell, Ira, 1815-1888.
African American soldiers--Health and hygiene--History--19th century. African American soldiers--Mortality--History--19th century. Masculinity--History--United States--19th century. Human body--Social aspects--History--United States--19th century. Racism--History--United States--19th century.
United States--History--Participation, African American.--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Health aspects.--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Social aspects.--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--Race relations--History--19th century.