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“On the Altar of Freedom: A Black Soldier’s Civil War Letters from the Front” is a trade paperback book that presents a collection of letters written by James Henry Gooding, a black soldier during the Civil War. Published by the University of Massachusetts Press in 1999, the book offers insight into the experiences of African American soldiers during this significant period in American history. With a focus on the United States Civil War period, military history, and ethnic studies, this book provides a unique perspective on the sacrifices and struggles faced by black soldiers in the Union Army.