The Freedmen's Book (1866)

The Freedmen's Book is a collection of stories, poems, and articles compiled by Lydia Maria Francis Child, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist, in 1866. The book was intended to provide educational and moral guidance to newly freed African Americans during the Reconstruction era. The content of the book includes historical accounts of slavery and the Civil War, as well as literature and poetry written by African American authors. The book also includes practical advice on topics such as hygiene, cooking, and home management. The Freedmen's Book was an important resource for African Americans seeking to establish themselves as free citizens in the United States, and it remains a significant piece of American literature today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.