A.
Toomer Porter’s Led On! offers a firsthand account of a life centered in faith, public service, and resilience across a turbulent era. This memoir intertwines personal faith, community leadership, and the complex history of the South from plantation days through war and reconstruction, told in clear, accessible language.
Drawing on decades of experience, the book chronicles Porter’s journey as a priest, educator, and advocate for education and care in the African American community. It blends family history with missions to open schools, support parishes, and guide communities through hardship, growth, and change.Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the life of a Southern gentleman, offering a captivating glimpse into the social, political, and religious landscape of the American South during the 19th century. The author's vivid recollections chronicle his family's history, from his grandfather's arrival in South Carolina to the tumultuous years of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Readers will experience the challenges and privileges of plantation life, the complexities of the slaveholding system, and the author's personal struggle to reconcile his faith with the realities of his time. Through the author's candid reflections, the book reveals a nuanced perspective on the South's transformation, highlighting the enduring legacy of slavery and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. This powerful narrative provides a unique and intimate window into a pivotal period in American history, offering invaluable insights into the South's cultural and social fabric. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331616238_0
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331616238
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331616238
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 496 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.12 inches. This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo zk1331616239
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germania
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware. Codice articolo 9781331616238
Quantità: 2 disponibili