02346cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000440011524501170015926400510027630000470032733600260037433700260040033800360042650000310046250801110049352012780060453400450188265300330192765300120196065300170197285600430198915735UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aWilliams, George Washington,d1849-189110aHistory of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 :bNegroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-04-30  aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Richard J. Shiffer
and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.  a"History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880, Vol 1" by George W. Williams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work examines the lives and contributions of African Americans throughout American history, starting from the inception of slavery in 1619, moving through periods of conflict, and covering their roles as soldiers and citizens. The book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the struggles, achievements, and the status of the Negro race in a time of significant societal transformation.  At the start of the book, Williams explains the purpose and motivation behind his historical inquiry, which was sparked by a successful oration he delivered on Independence Day in 1876. He emphasizes the need for a documented history of African Americans, countering negative perceptions and highlighting their contributions and struggles throughout American history. In the opening chapters, he addresses the unity of mankind and the African origins, using biblical and historical evidence to argue against the notion that the Negro race is inferior, advocating instead for recognition of their rich heritage and the critical part they have played in shaping the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrican Americans -- History  aLiberia  aSierra Leone40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15735