[CIVIL WAR]. [AFRICAN-AMERICANS]. EMILIO, Luis F. (1844-1918). History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1863-1865 (?A Brave Black Regiment".) Boston: The Boston Book Company, 1891. 8vo. Profusely illustrated with plates and maps. 410 pp. Publisher's full green cloth, boards ruled in blind, front board and spine stamped in gilt (mild rubbing to binding, endleaves a bit toned and offset, text a bit toned, some light soiling to edge of text-block, bookseller's ticket on rfep.) Contemporary gift inscription on ffep.: ?E. H. from C. W. H. Jan. 18th 92". Fine. THE RARE FIRST EDITION OF THE IMPORTANT HISTORY OF THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN REGIMENT RECRUITED AFTER THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION, AND THE FIRST TO CONSIST ENTIRELY OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS. The success of this regiment, which successfully captured Fort Wagner (with loss of half of the regiment), led to the creation of more African-American regiments. The assault on Fort Wagner was the basis of the 1989 film, Glory, directed by Edward Zwick and starring Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington. This book was one of the source books for the screenplay by Kevin Jarre. Afro-Americana 3486. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 1".