The Freedmen's Book (1866)

The Freedmen's Book is a collection of stories, poems, and essays written by Lydia Maria Francis Child in 1866. The book is dedicated to the newly freed African American population and aims to provide them with education and moral guidance. The stories and poems cover a range of topics, including the history of slavery, the struggle for freedom, and the importance of education. Child also includes practical advice on how to live a successful and moral life, such as the importance of hard work, honesty, and kindness. The book's purpose was to provide a moral and educational guide to the newly freed African American population, and it remains a valuable historical document today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.