Forten, the Sailmaker; Pioneer Champion of Negro RightsRand McNally, 1968 - 208 pages A biography of James Forten, a free Negro born in 1766 and owner of the leading sailmaking shop in Philadelphia, who spent his life and fortune furthering abolition. |
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... thought of sleep did not enter his mind . After awhile he noticed a glimmer of light coming through the iron grating of an air hole . If only he could get near the hole , the youth thought longingly , perhaps he could get one saving ...
... thought of sleep did not enter his mind . After awhile he noticed a glimmer of light coming through the iron grating of an air hole . If only he could get near the hole , the youth thought longingly , perhaps he could get one saving ...
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... thought about how Anthony Bene- zet had inspired Granville Sharp , and he thought about the inspiration he himself was now receiving from Sharp . What would he do with that inspiration ? James was not sure , but he knew it would have ...
... thought about how Anthony Bene- zet had inspired Granville Sharp , and he thought about the inspiration he himself was now receiving from Sharp . What would he do with that inspiration ? James was not sure , but he knew it would have ...
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... thought . Another thought stirred him : the power of the printed word could be used by black people as well as by white . If the printed word were to be effective , he realized , its message must be well thought out and well stated ...
... thought . Another thought stirred him : the power of the printed word could be used by black people as well as by white . If the printed word were to be effective , he realized , its message must be well thought out and well stated ...
Contents
Letters by a Man of Color | 9 |
Black Pioneers | 10 |
The American Colonization SocietyThe Great Debate | 11 |
Copyright | |
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