Auyographed Paperback written by Dr. James M. Paradis.

Dr. Paradis' book sketches the history of African Americans at Gettysburg beginning with the founding of the town. He includes much good information on Gettysburg as a stop on the Underground Railroad and he describes some of the leading black citizens of Gettysburg at the time of the Battle. He discusses the role of African Americans in both the Northern and Southern Armies as teamsters, militiamen, and, significantly for the Union, soldiers. The book discusses the critical role African Americans played following the battle in helping to bury the dead, working on the construction of the National Park, and assisting in the development of tourism at Gettysburg. Dr. Paradis also offers information on the African Americans in Gettysburg who served in the U.S. Colored Troops and on the roles they played in subsequent battles of the War.