Edda L. Fields-Black
Edda L. Fields-Black is a historian and author known for her work on the history of West African rice farmers and their influence on the American South. Her research often focuses on the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on agriculture and culture.
Books
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1. Combee
Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War
"Combee" by Edda L. Fields-Black delves into the remarkable Combahee River Raid led by Harriet Tubman during the Civil War. This narrative uncovers Tubman's role as a Union Army operative, where she orchestrated a daring mission into Confederate territory. With a team of spies and scouts, Tubman guided two regiments of Black soldiers up the Combahee River, resulting in the liberation of 730 enslaved individuals and the destruction of several plantations. The book highlights the bravery of those who joined the Second South Carolina Volunteers and the cultural legacy of the Gullah Geechee community that emerged from these events.
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