We Look Like Men of War Author:William R. Forstchen "I was born a slave, as was my father before me, but I shall die a free man." Thus begins the poignant story of Samuel Washburn, born a slave in 1850. An unforeseen confrontation provokes young Sam and his cousin to flee the cruelty of the plantation. They run north to freedom, only to return south to fight for the greater cause. Sam’s voice off... more »ers a unique and insightful perspective on the carnage of the War between the States and the toll it took on both young and old, black and white.« less