Cathy Williams: America's Female Buffalo Soldier Contributor(s): Tucker, Phillip Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0359595324 ISBN-13: 9780359595327 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $9.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - History |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.15 lbs) 48 pages |
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Publisher Description: Cathy Williams, a former Missouri slave, became the first black female to serve in the United States Army when she enlisted in the 38th United States Infantry at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on November 15, 1866. In the clever disguise of a man, Private William Cathay?her official enlistment name?served in the ranks of Company A, 38th United States Infantry, for nearly two years as a Buffalo Soldier. This is the unforgettable story of Cathy Williams in her own words. |