ISBN: 9781334661587 - proceedings of the state equal rights' convention, of the colored people of pennsylvania, held in the city of harrisburg, february 8th, 9th, and 10th, ... the necessity for holding the conventi (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 explores the struggles of Black Pennsylvanians to secure equal rights during the Civil War. It chronicles the efforts of the State Equal Rights Convention, formed in 1865, to petition for the restoration of voting rights and an end to discrimination in public accommodations. The author draws on speeches, resolutions, and other documents from the convention to illuminate the arguments and strategies used by Black activists during this pivotal period. The book sheds light on the challenges faced by Black communities in the fight for civil rights and provides insights into the legal and social context of the era. 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.…