Description
Set against the fierce backdrop of the Civil War, this compelling narrative follows the battle for Morris Island, South Carolina, where courage and conviction collide amid relentless fire and shifting tides. At the center is Sergeant William H. Carney’s extraordinary act of resolve—holding the flag high when everything around him threatens to fall—an action that would make him the first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Through vivid historical detail and a clear focus on lived experience, the book illuminates themes of bravery, citizenship, and the struggle for recognition in a nation still defining freedom. With Catherine Clinton’s engaging, research-grounded storytelling, readers gain not only a deeper understanding of a pivotal campaign, but also a lasting appreciation for how individual heroism can reshape collective memory.
Available Editions
paperback
Katherine Tegen Books
Published Jan 1, 2005
42 pages
ISBN: 9780060504281
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hold the Flag High by Catherine Clinton.