The Freedmen's Book (1866)

The Freedmen's Book, written by Lydia Maria Francis Child and published in 1866, is a collection of stories, poems, and articles aimed at educating newly freed African Americans after the Civil War. The book is divided into four sections: History, Biography, Tales and Sketches, and Poetry. The History section includes articles on the history of slavery in America, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation. The Biography section features stories of prominent African Americans, such as Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth, as well as lesser-known figures. The Tales and Sketches section contains fictional stories and sketches that depict the experiences of African Americans during slavery and after their emancipation. These stories often address themes of freedom, justice, and equality. The Poetry section features works by African American poets, including Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and Paul Laurence Dunbar. The poems address a range of topics, from the horrors of slavery to the hope and promise of a better future. Overall, The Freedmen's Book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of newly freed African Americans in the years following the Civil War. It provides a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of this community during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.