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050 4 _aE151
100 1 _aChild, Lydia Maria,
_d1802-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Freedmen's Book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-01-03
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Biography
653 _aFreed persons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38479
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