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“I was born a slave, as was my father before me, but I shall die a free man.” Thus begins the poignant story of Samuel Washburn, born a slave in 1850. A young master’s cruelty leads to an unforeseen confrontation, which results in Sam and his cousin fleeing the plantation for their lives. They run north to freedom, only to return south to fight for the greater cause in the Civil War. While still a boy, Sam becomes a regimental drummer with a “colored regiment,” and sees action in the Wilderness campaign at Fredericksburg and Petersburg and the bloody Battle of the Crater in July of 1864.
Sam’s voice offers a unique and insightful perspective on the carnage of the War between the States and the toll it took on both young and old, black and white.
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"I loved the last battle... all the generals got drunk instead of attending the attack... What a Hoot!"
— Pete (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[We Look Like Men of War]…is exceedingly well researched.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“I’ve had several books go to audio, but none have hit me as hard as this one. Your narrator, Mr. Barnes, is absolutely superb.”
— William R. Forstchen, author -
“Action and adventure abound in this heartfelt tribute to the heroism of black soldiers during the Civil War.”
— Booklist -
“This book gives a starkly realistic look at the life of a soldier in the Civil War as experienced by a young African-American adolescent who escapes from bondage with the dream of serving in the Union army. I strongly recommend it, not just for students but to adults as well, for its insights into a neglected chapter in our nation’s history.”
— Boy’s Life
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New York Public Library Recommended Book for Young Readers
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About William R. Forstchen
William R. Forstchen has a PhD from Purdue University with specializations in Military History and the History of Technology. He is a Faculty Fellow and Professor of History at Montreat College. He is the author of fifty books, including the New York Times bestselling John Matherson series, the Lost Regiment series, and the award-winning young adult novel We Look Like Men of War. He has also authored numerous short stories and articles about military history and military technology.
About Andrew L. Barnes
Andrew L. Barnes graduated from the School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. His theater and music experience includes work with the Ensemble Theater Company, the Cincinnati Opera Company, and the Sorg Opera Company.