Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 355 Johnson, Edward A. (Edward Austin) 1860 1944 Johnson, Edward Austin Johnson, Edward Augustus Johnson, E. A. (Edward Austin) History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders "History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest" by Edward A. Johnson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the contributions and experiences of African American soldiers during the Spanish-American War, emphasizing their crucial roles in significant battles such as El Caney and San Juan Hill. It likely aims to shed light on their bravery and the broader context of racial dynamics at the time, countering prevailing narratives that sought to diminish their contributions. The opening of the book outlines the causes leading up to the Spanish-American War, detailing events that stirred American public sentiment, such as the handling of Cuban insurgents by Spanish forces and the tragic sinking of the battleship Maine. It highlights the African American soldier's engagement in the war, particularly through the experiences of the 25th Infantry and various cavalry units. The narrative begins to illustrate the valor of these soldiers amidst trials, referencing prominent figures like General Antonio Maceo, and sets the stage for exploring their fight for recognition in American history. Overall, the introduction serves as a foundation for discussing both the military and social implications of African American soldiers during this pivotal moment in U.S. history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Participation, African American E660 Text Spanish American War Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 308519 2025-08-05T06:31:05.259920 text/html 292679 2020-12-23T08:45:13 text/html 3476160 2025-08-05T06:31:16.404422 application/epub+zip 3461687 2025-08-05T06:31:09.439945 application/epub+zip 170823 2025-08-05T06:31:07.810884 application/epub+zip 3701234 2025-08-05T06:31:21.443301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3665124 2025-08-05T06:31:14.297387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232580 2022-09-05T11:40:32.051711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269426 2025-08-05T06:31:04.182975 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249545 2024-10-28T18:26:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 270866 2020-12-23T08:45:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 270857 2020-12-23T08:45:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21732 2025-08-05T06:31:21.628302 application/rdf+xml 26056 2025-08-05T06:31:08.454868 image/jpeg 4801 2025-08-05T06:31:08.084886 image/jpeg 105541 2020-12-23T08:45:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 3281603 2020-12-23T08:45:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 105502 2020-12-23T08:45:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 3423004 2025-08-05T06:31:05.484900 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia