An American Soldier: Dreams of a Child - Softcover

Reiten, Warren

9780741428097: An American Soldier: Dreams of a Child

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0741428091 ISBN 13: 9780741428097

Publisher: Infinity Publishing, 2005

During a time our nation was divided in a Civil War, slaves were escaping to the north for freedom. Meanwhile, a young slave boy had a dream. “I wonts to be a Union soldier, Ma. I wonts to fight to free you!” After his parents were murdered by Confederate soldiers, Henry held on to that dream. This is a story of his right of passage and courageous development through life. Growing up as an orphan, Henry Washington became the first Black Army Officer. His battles went beyond fighting the Sioux Indians; he fought prejudices, personal tragedies, and injustices. This is Henry’s journey in becoming an officer and a gentleman...

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About the Author:

Warren Reiten was born and raised in east-central North Dakota. As a youth his interests were history, horses, and baseball. He attended the University of North Dakota, graduating in business/journalism, with a ROTC commission in the U.S. Army, with post graduate studies in law and business. He served two years as a First Lieutenant in the Army, including one year with the 2nd Infantry Division. Warren returned to North Dakota to work as a Tribal employee for the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe. Later he entered business for himself in real estate development, publishing, and other ventures. His passion has always been history and writing.

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