Publisher's Synopsis
""The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution"" is a historical book written by William C. Nell. The book provides an account of the role that African Americans played during the American Revolution, highlighting their contributions to the war effort and their struggles for freedom and equality. The author also includes sketches of several distinguished colored persons, such as Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, and James Armistead Lafayette, who played significant roles during the war. Additionally, the book includes a brief survey of the condition and prospects of colored Americans, discussing the challenges that they faced during the time of the American Revolution and the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States. Overall, ""The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the role that African Americans played in the founding of the United States, shedding light on an often-overlooked aspect of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
