From Loudoun to Glory
Author | : Kevin Dulany Grigsby |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 1304387585 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781304387585 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book From Loudoun to Glory written by Kevin Dulany Grigsby and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Kevin Grigsby's second book, which highlights Loudoun County's African-American heritage. From Loudoun To Glory is about the important role that African-Americans from Loudoun County, Virginia played in the Civil War. They would serve as soldiers, sailors, nurses, spies, and scouts. Over two hundred and fifty African-American soldiers and a dozen sailors from Loudoun served in the Union military during the Civil War. Some of these brave men would see action and ultimately give their lives in some of the most significant land and naval battles of the war. From Loudoun To Glory will provide readers with a chance to discover an untold chapter to Loudoun County's rich Civil War heritage.