02244cam a22003373u 4500 38479 UtSlPG 20260610133858.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12002981 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 The Freedmen's Book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-01-03 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Freedmen's Book" by Lydia Maria Child is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The volume aims to document the achievements of African Americans in a time of oppression and is dedicated to the freedmen, encouraging them to find strength and courage in their history. The work includes biographies, poems, and narratives that highlight the struggles and triumphs of notable black figures. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ignatius Sancho, an African man born on a slave ship who became a prominent figure in England. His life is outlined from his difficult beginnings to his eventual freedom and success, illustrating his intelligence and desire for knowledge. It recounts his relationships with influential figures, his respect for family, and his moral character, underscoring the book's overarching message of resilience and the potential for greatness despite the societal constraints of slavery. The beginning sets a tone of inspiration and empowerment through shared stories of those who have overcome adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans African Americans -- Biography Freed persons https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38479 79318 79318