A candid memoir set in the Civil War era and its aftermath, recounting one man’s journey from slavery toward education, faith, and community rebuilding.
The author describes early efforts to educate freedmen, the challenges of organizing churches, and the daily work of a minister who helped families pursue dignity, opportunity, and hope.
Through personal stories in Norwich, Connecticut, and scenes from Liberia’s early days, the book offers a ground-level view of the struggles and small triumphs that shaped a new life for hundreds of people. It blends family history, church life, and social change into a narrative of resilience and service.
Ideal for readers interested in African American history, Reconstruction era faith communities, and the daily work behind social progress.
This edition presents a vivid, ground-level view of a life dedicated to education, religion, and the welfare of freed people.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography documents the author's enslavement in the notorious Antebellum South. Kidnapped as a child, he spent a lifetime under the oppressive regime of slavery and shows how he wrestled with the hardship of his condition. This insightful narrative recounts the author's relentless pursuit of freedom despite the dangers and brutality that surrounded him. Details of his pursuit of education, the spread of Christianity within the enslaved community, and his own religious awakening offer a unique insight into the spiritual struggles of this period. The author's profound account highlights the tenacity of hope and resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331069003_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331069003
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