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The Freedmen's Book (1866)

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The Freedmen's Book, written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and published in 1866, is a collection of stories, poems, and essays intended for newly emancipated African Americans in the United States. The book includes works by both Black and white authors, and covers a wide range of topics, including history, education, religion, and social justice. Many of the pieces in the book are written specifically for children, with the aim of providing them with both entertainment and education. There are stories about famous Black figures, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, as well as tales about everyday life in the South during and after slavery. In addition to the stories and poems, The Freedmen's Book also includes practical advice for newly freed people, such as how to find work and how to manage money. There are also essays on important topics such as the importance of education and the need for racial equality. Overall, The Freedmen's Book is an important historical document that provides insight into the experiences and struggles of African Americans during the Reconstruction era. It is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of a people who were fighting for their freedom and their rights.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165205882
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 290
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 594 g.
  • BLACK FRIDAY
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Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 16. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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The Freedmen's Book, written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and published in 1866, is a collection of stories, poems, and essays intended for newly emancipated African Americans in the United States. The book includes works by both Black and white authors, and covers a wide range of topics, including history, education, religion, and social justice. Many of the pieces in the book are written specifically for children, with the aim of providing them with both entertainment and education. There are stories about famous Black figures, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, as well as tales about everyday life in the South during and after slavery. In addition to the stories and poems, The Freedmen's Book also includes practical advice for newly freed people, such as how to find work and how to manage money. There are also essays on important topics such as the importance of education and the need for racial equality. Overall, The Freedmen's Book is an important historical document that provides insight into the experiences and struggles of African Americans during the Reconstruction era. It is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of a people who were fighting for their freedom and their rights.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.

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