Humphreys, Margaret, 1955-

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.


Electronic books.

E540.N3 / H86 2008

973.7/0896073