The Sable Arm: Black Troops in the Union Army, 1861-1865

This trade paperback is in good condition, with a clean cover and no significant creases or tears. The spine is intact, and the pages are free from inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for this format. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy suitable for both reading and collection.

"The Sable Arm: Black Troops in the Union Army, 1861-1865" by Dudley Taylor Cornish is a significant historical work first published in 1956. This edition, published in 1987 by the University Press of Kansas, offers a comprehensive examination of the critical role played by African American soldiers during the American Civil War. With a new foreword by Herman Hattaway, this edition provides additional context and insight into Cornish's original research. Cornish, a respected historian, meticulously documents the challenges and triumphs of Black soldiers in the Union Army, making this book a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of military history. This trade paperback edition is in good condition, with no library markings or inscriptions, making it a desirable copy for collectors and history buffs alike.