Camp William Penn, 1863-1865 /

Camp William Penn was the largest and first Civil War facility to exclusively train Northern-based federal black soldiers during the war. Located in Chelten Hills just outside of Philadelphia, it was the 19th-century's epicenter of the Underground Railroad. At a time when America's very ex...

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Main Author: Scott, Donald, 1954-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Atglen, Pa. : Schiffer Publishing, [2012]
Series:Schiffer military history.
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Summary:Camp William Penn was the largest and first Civil War facility to exclusively train Northern-based federal black soldiers during the war. Located in Chelten Hills just outside of Philadelphia, it was the 19th-century's epicenter of the Underground Railroad. At a time when America's very existence was threatened, the warriors and freedom fighters for human equality associated with Camp William Penn were a major part of the country's salvation. The complete story is told here.
Physical Description:384 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780764342530
0764342533