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The trials of Henry Flipper, first Black graduate of West Point /

"Passages from Flipper's autobiography (published in 1878) and excerpts from contemporary military reports as well as newspaper articles contribute firsthand observations to this biography of West Point's first Black graduate"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cusic, Don
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:
Flipper, Henry Ossian, > 1856-1940.
United States. > Army > Officers > Biography.
United States Military Academy > Alumni and alumnae > Biography.
African American military cadets > New York (State) > West Point > Biography.
Soldiers > United States > Biography.
African American soldiers > Biography.
Description
Summary:"Passages from Flipper's autobiography (published in 1878) and excerpts from contemporary military reports as well as newspaper articles contribute firsthand observations to this biography of West Point's first Black graduate"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:v, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-201) and index.
ISBN:0786439696 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780786439690 (pbk. : alk. paper)