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100 1 _aLockwood, Lewis C.
_q(Lewis Conger),
_d1815-1904
245 1 0 _aMary S. Peake: The Colored Teacher at Fortress Monroe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-04
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeake, Mary S., 1823-1862
653 _aAfrican American women teachers -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20744
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