Bøger af John McDonogh

This fascinating collection of papers from one of Louisiana's most influential figures offers valuable insights into the history of the state and the nation. John McDonogh was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in the Louisiana Purchase and the colonization of Liberia. Drawing on his personal correspondence and other documents, the authors provide a revealing look at the life and times of this remarkable man.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this letter to the editors of the New-Orleans Commercial Bulletin, John McDonogh argues for the colonization of Africa by African Americans. He believes that colonization will alleviate the issue of race in America and provide African Americans with the opportunity to develop their own culture and identity. This book provides an interesting insight into the politics and social thoughts of the early 19th century in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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