Isbn: 9781330771235 - shadow and light: an autobiography with reminiscences of the last and present century (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and times of Major M. W. Gibbs, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and later a successful politician and diplomat. The author takes readers on a journey through Gibbsâs early life as a free Black man in Philadelphia, his work as a contractor and builder, and his involvement in the Underground Railroad. Gibbs recounts his experiences as a lecturer with Frederick Douglass, his political career in Arkansas, and his service as U.S. Consul to Madagascar. The author also provides historical context for Gibbsâs life, discussing the anti-slavery movement, Reconstruction, and the challenges faced by Black Americans in the post-Civil War era. This book offers a unique perspective on the life of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to fighting for racial equality and justice. 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.…