02375cam a22003253u 4500 15735 UtSlPG 20260610133353.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Williams, George Washington, 1849-1891 History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 : Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-30 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Richard J. Shiffer and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) Original publication data not identified African Americans -- History Liberia Sierra Leone https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15735 57123 57123