Autobiography, Including Also Reminiscences of Slave Life, Recollections of the War, Education of Freedmen, Causes of the Exodus, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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From Bondage to Brotherhood: A minister’s memoir of slavery, war, and building schools and churches for freedmen

A candid memoir set in the Civil War era and its aftermath, recounting one man’s journey from slavery toward education, faith, and community rebuilding.

The author describes early efforts to educate freedmen, the challenges of organizing churches, and the daily work of a minister who helped families pursue dignity, opportunity, and hope.

Through personal stories in Norwich, Connecticut, and scenes from Liberia’s early days, the book offers a ground-level view of the struggles and small triumphs that shaped a new life for hundreds of people. It blends family history, church life, and social change into a narrative of resilience and service.

• Personal accounts of ministry, schooling, and community building after emancipation
• Experiences organizing congregations and Sabbath schools in 19th-century New England
• Insights into early African diaspora perspectives, migration debates, and emigration to Liberia
• Historical context on the exodus, education for freedmen, and the shaping of new families

Ideal for readers interested in African American history, Reconstruction era faith communities, and the daily work behind social progress.

This edition presents a vivid, ground-level view of a life dedicated to education, religion, and the welfare of freed people.

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