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In Reminiscences of My Life in Camp, Susie King Taylor shares her extraordinary journey as a Black nurse with the 33rd United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. From her early days of enslavement in Georgia to her pivotal role in the Women’s Relief Corps, her memoir offers a profound glimpse into her life dedicated to service, education, and community. Taylors reflections provide not only a personal narrative but also insights into the state of the nation in the early 20th century, making her story both inspiring and historically significant. - Summary by ...

Susie King Taylor (1848-1912) was the first black army nurse. She tended to an all black army troop the 33rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment, where her husband served during the Civil War. This account covers her early life and her memoirs of the war.