Read the complete autobiography of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. This tells of his life through the time of his graduation and receipt of his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. Much of the book is made up of letters and newspaper articles.

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)