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| 100 | 1 | _aAllen, William G., active 1849-1853 | |
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_aThe American Prejudice Against Color : _bAn Authentic Narrative, Showing How Easily the Nation Got into an Uproar. |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Janet B. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The American Prejudice Against Color" by William G. Allen is a historical account written in the early to mid-19th century. This powerful narrative reflects on the deeply entrenched racial prejudices that existed in America during Allen's time, focusing particularly on the brutal societal backlash he faced when he sought to marry a white woman, Mary E. King. The book serves as both a personal recounting of Allen's harrowing experiences and a broader critique of racial injustice in American society. At the start of the narrative, Allen introduces his background as a quadroon and his close relationship with Miss King, detailing the initial warmth of their courtship that soon gives way to societal tumult and mob violence in response to their engagement. The opening portion chronicles his near-death experience at the hands of a violent mob spurred by their prejudices against interracial marriage. It highlights Allen's profound reflections on the nature of racial discrimination and the trials faced by free Black Americans, juxtaposed against a society that claims to uphold the ideals of liberty and democracy. This setting sets the stage for a compelling exploration of love, courage, and the struggle against oppressive societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Race relations | ||
| 653 | _aAllen, William G., active 1849-1853 | ||
| 653 | _aMiscegenation -- United States | ||
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