The Freedmen's Book
Gelesen von Rhonda Federman
Lydia Maria Child
Lydia Maria Child, an American abolitionist, compiled this collection of short stories and poems by former slaves and noted activists as an inspiration to freed slaves. In her dedication to the freedmen, she urges those who can read, to read these stories aloud to others to share the strength and courage of and accomplishments of colored men and women. In that spirit, this recording aims to gives that voice a permanent record. (Summary by Rhonda Federman) (9 hr 26 min)
Chapters
26 - Progress of Emancipation in the British West Indies, Part 1 by L. Maria Ch…
25:45
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27 - Progress of Emancipation in the British West Indies, Part 2 by L. Maria Ch…
18:58
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48 - Emancipation in the District of Columbia by James Madison Bell - x
2:46
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50 - President Lincoln's Proclamation of Emancipation by Frances E. W. Harper -…
1:54
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51 - New-Year's Day on the Islands of South Carolina by Charlotte L. Forten - x
12:45
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52 - Song of the Negro Boatmen at Port Royal, S. C. by John G. Whittier
2:40
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53 - Extract from Speech to Colored People in Charleston by Hon. Henry Wilson
5:57
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54 - Extract from Speech to Colored People in Charleston by Hon. Judge Kelly
4:43
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