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Black Cadet In A White Bastion: Charles Young At West Point
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Born In Slavery, Charles Young (18641922) Was The Third Black Graduate Of West Point, The First Black U.S. Military Attach, And The Highestranking Black Officer In The Regular Army Until His Death. Unlike The Two Black Graduates Before Him, Young Went On To A Long Military Career, Eventually Achieving The Rank Of Colonel. After Young, Racial Intolerance Closed The Door To Blacks At The Academy, And Fortyseven Years Passed Before Another African American Graduated From West Point.Brian G. Shellums Biography Of Youngs Years At West Point Chronicles The Enormous Challenges That Young Faced And Provides A Valuable Window Into Life At West Point In The 1880S. Academic Difficulties, Hazing, And Social Ostracism Dogged Him Throughout His Academy Years. He Succeeded Through A Combination Of Focused Intellect, Hard Work, And A Sense Of Humor. By Graduation, He Had Made White Friends, And His Motivation And Determination Had Won Him The Grudging Respect Of Many Of His Classmates And Professors.Until Now, Scholars Of African American And Military History Have Neglected This Important U.S. Army Trailblazer. Youngs Experiences At The U.S. Military Academy, His Triumph Over Adversity, And His Commitment To Success Forged The Mold For His Future Achievements As An Army Officer, Even As The United States Slipped Further Into The Degradation And Waste Of Racial Intolerance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Black Cadet in a White Bastion'? A: The book chronicles the life of Charles Young, the third black graduate of West Point, highlighting his challenges and achievements during his time at the academy in the 1880s.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by Brian G. Shellum.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback biography focusing on the life of an important figure in African American and military history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 258 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Black Cadet in a White Bastion' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2006.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about West Point during the 1880s? A: The book provides insights into the academic difficulties, hazing, and social ostracism that Charles Young faced, as well as his determination and success in overcoming these challenges.
- Q: Does the book include any discussions on racial intolerance? A: Yes, the book discusses the racial intolerance that Young faced and how it impacted his career and the opportunities for black graduates at West Point.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in military history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly the experiences of African Americans in the U.S. Army.
- Q: What edition is 'Black Cadet in a White Bastion'? A: The book is published in its first edition.