The Freedmen's Book by Lydia Maria Child
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"The Freedmen's Book" by Lydia Maria Child is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The volume aims to document the achievements of African Americans in a time of oppression and is dedicated to the freedmen, encouraging them to find strength and courage in their history. The work includes biographies, poems, and narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of notable black figures. The opening of the book introduces readers to
Ignatius Sancho, an African man born on a slave ship who became a prominent figure in England. His life is outlined from his difficult beginnings to his eventual freedom and success, illustrating his intelligence and desire for knowledge. It recounts his relationships with influential figures, his respect for family, and his moral character, underscoring the book's overarching message of resilience and the potential for greatness despite the societal constraints of slavery. The beginning sets a tone of inspiration and empowerment through shared stories of those who have overcome adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12002981 |
| Title | The Freedmen's Book |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | African Americans |
| Subject | African Americans -- Biography |
| Subject | Freed persons |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38479 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 886 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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