02415cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000070012110000340012824500290016226400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801750040852012780058353400820186165300290194365300550197285600430202799900190207074773UtSlPG20260610134730.0mcr n260607r20241869utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a2006566540  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMitchell, Anne M.,d1847-192914aThe freed boy in Alabama 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-11-21  aDavid E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Freed Boy in Alabama" by Anne M. Mitchell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tom Alson, who, after the Civil War, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, education, and responsibility as he leaves his home in Huntsville, Alabama, to work on a plantation. The narrative delves into themes of faith, education, and the struggles against poverty, as Tom grapples with the decision to prioritize his schooling over immediate labor opportunities.  At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Tom, who is contemplating his future while balancing the pressing circumstances of his family life. As he interacts with a man seeking workers for a nearby plantation, Tom reveals his dedication to education, much to the chagrin of those around him who doubt the value of his academic pursuits. He ultimately decides to leave for the plantation, motivated by a desire to work for a higher purpose, which he equates with serving Jesus. The opening chapters set the stage for a transformative summer filled with challenges as Tom tries to fulfill his longing for knowledge and spiritual fulfillment while also helping his community, marking the beginning of his impactful journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1869  aSunday school literature  aAfrican Americans -- Education -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74773  c115498d115498