Author: Voltaire
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
A Philosophical Dictionary
Author: Voltaire
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
His Glorious Appearing
Author: James White
Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life
Author: Josiah Henson
Publisher: Boston : J.P. Jewett ; Cleveland : H.P.B. Jewett
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Josiah Henson, an African American man who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. Henson's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite being subjected to the cruelty of slavery, Henson was able to escape and establish himself as a respected member of the free black community in Canada. The book chronicles Henson's life from his early years as a slave on a plantation to his eventual escape to freedom. Along the way, Henson describes the various hardships he faced, including the separation from his family, the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves, and the constant threat of violence from his white masters. Despite these challenges, Henson was able to maintain his faith and his determination to be free.Henson's story is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Through his vivid descriptions of plantation life, Henson gives readers a glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the institution. He also provides insight into the various strategies that slaves used to resist their oppressors, including acts of rebellion and escape.Overall, Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.
Publisher: Boston : J.P. Jewett ; Cleveland : H.P.B. Jewett
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is an autobiographical account of the life of Josiah Henson, an African American man who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. Henson's story is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite being subjected to the cruelty of slavery, Henson was able to escape and establish himself as a respected member of the free black community in Canada. The book chronicles Henson's life from his early years as a slave on a plantation to his eventual escape to freedom. Along the way, Henson describes the various hardships he faced, including the separation from his family, the brutal treatment of his fellow slaves, and the constant threat of violence from his white masters. Despite these challenges, Henson was able to maintain his faith and his determination to be free.Henson's story is also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States. Through his vivid descriptions of plantation life, Henson gives readers a glimpse into the brutal and dehumanizing nature of the institution. He also provides insight into the various strategies that slaves used to resist their oppressors, including acts of rebellion and escape.Overall, Father Henson's Story of His Own Life is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the realities of slavery in the United States.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.
Curiosities of Literature
Author: Isaac Disraeli
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Beams of Light on Early Methodism in America
Author: Ezekiel Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Methodism
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Methodism
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A Tribute for the Negro
Author: Wilson Armistead
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
The Young Man's Friend
Author: Daniel Clarke Eddy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Bible readings for the home circle
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871283659
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 733
Book Description
Bible readings for the home circle: comprising one hundred and sixty-two readings for public and private study, in which are answered over twenty-eight hundred questions on religious topics, contributed by more than a score of bible students. To which added The game of life, a pictorial allegory.
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871283659
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 733
Book Description
Bible readings for the home circle: comprising one hundred and sixty-two readings for public and private study, in which are answered over twenty-eight hundred questions on religious topics, contributed by more than a score of bible students. To which added The game of life, a pictorial allegory.
Harriet Martineau's Autobiography
Author: Harriet Martineau
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
Autobiography of a Fugitive Negro
Author: Samuel R. Ward
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1579105696
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1579105696
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description