Henry Ossian Flipper The Colored Cadet At West Point (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162665689)

Henry Ossian Flipper: The Colored Cadet At West Point is an autobiographical account of the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The book chronicles Flipper's experiences as a cadet in the late 19th century, detailing the challenges he faced as a black man in a predominantly white institution. Flipper's story is one of perseverance and determination in the face of discrimination, as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of the era. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of race relations in the United States and sheds light on the struggles of African Americans in the military during this time period. It is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the ability of individuals to overcome adversity and achieve greatness.""An officer who was in his tent near by came out and ordered me to be put under guard in one of the guard tents, where I was kept until next morning, when I was put 'in arrest.' Wilson was taken to the hospital, where he stayed two or three weeks, and as soon as he returned to duty he was also placed in arrest. This was made the subject for a court-martial, and that court-martial will form the subject of my next communication.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.

Author: Henry Ossian Flipper
ISBN-10: 1162665688
ISBN-13: 9781162665689
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d