02465cam a22003133u 4500 20744 UtSlPG 20260610133458.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Lockwood, Lewis C. (Lewis Conger), 1815-1904 Mary S. Peake: The Colored Teacher at Fortress Monroe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-04 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Mary S. Peake: The Colored Teacher at Fortress Monroe" by Lewis C. Lockwood is a biography that recounts the life and contributions of Mary S. Peake, a pioneering teacher for freedmen during the Civil War era. Written in the mid-19th century, the book focuses on Peake's mission at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, where she played a vital role in educating formerly enslaved individuals. The topic revolves around her inspiring efforts to uplift the African American community through education and spiritual guidance during a tumultuous period in American history. The narrative details Peake's early life, including her background as the daughter of a free colored woman and a white father, her education, and her deep commitment to her faith. As the wife of a former slave, Thomas Peake, she became a key figure in the establishment of schools and religious services for the freedmen at Fortress Monroe. Despite battling health issues, Peake passionately dedicated herself to teaching, not only providing basic education but also nurturing the spiritual growth of her students. The book culminates in her eventual decline in health, her serene acceptance of death, and the profound legacy she left behind, encouraging her community to strive for a brighter future. Lockwood's work serves as a tribute to Peake's unwavering spirit and dedication to justice and equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Peake, Mary S., 1823-1862 African American women teachers -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20744 61979 61979