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Campfires Of Freedom: The Camp Life of Black Soldiers During the Civil War (Keith P. Wilson - BH) Section - Photography commonly held notions about Gettysburgby Keith P. Wilson Three related themes are examined in this fascinating study: the social dynamics of race relations in Union Army camps, the relationship that evolved between Southern and Northern black soldiers, and the role off duty activities played in helping the soldiers meet the demands of military service and the challenges of freedom. By vividly portraying the soldiers camp life and by carefully analyzing their collective memory, the author