THE BLACK MILITARY IN THE AMERICAN WEST by Carroll, John…

THE BLACK MILITARY IN THE AMERICAN WEST

Edition: First printing.

New York: Liveright, 1971. dj. Hardcover first edition - An oversized and remarkably comprehensive work on the topic. Records the epic history of African Americans in the setlling of the West from Estavanico, the black conquistadore and York, who accompanied Lewis and Clark, through the famous 9th and 10th all-black cavalries & the 24th and 25th infantries up till the Battle of the Yaqui Indians in Arizona in 1918. The writings included were selected to represent the best works on the subject. Includes over 60 illustrations, some reproductions of work by Remington and Russell, others commissioned for this book. 591 pgs including notes, bibliography and index.

Condition: Overall in very good condition with a slightly edgeworn but very good dustjacket. Previous owner's name on half title page and "blk/miltry-west" written on lower edge of textblock.

Book ID: 9425
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