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by Henry Ossian Flipper (Author)
Henry Ossian Flipper: The Colored Cadet at West Point is a memoir written by Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. The book chronicles Flipper's experiences as a cadet at West Point from 1873 to 1877, including the challenges and discrimination he faced as a black man in a predominantly white institution. Flipper describes his struggles with academics, his relationships with fellow cadets, and his experiences as a member of the military during the Indian Wars. The book also includes a detailed account of Flipper's court-martial and dismissal from the Army in 1882. Through his memoir, Flipper provides a unique perspective on race relations and military history in the late 19th century.""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.
