Reminiscences of my life in camp with the 33d United States colored troops, late 1st S.C. Volunteers

In "Reminiscences of my life in camp with the 33d United States colored troops, late 1st S.C. Volunteers," Susie King Taylor provides a firsthand account of her experiences as a Black woman during the Civil War. As a former slave turned nurse and laundress for the Union Army, Taylor offers intimate details of daily life in the military camp and the struggles she and her fellow soldiers faced. Her memoir sheds light on the little-known contributions of African Americans to the war effort and the challenges they overcame in the face of racism and discrimination. Taylor's poignant and powerful narrative is a testament to the resilience and bravery of the Black soldiers who fought for their freedom and country during one of the darkest periods in American history.