Description: The Abolitionist’s Journal: Memories of an American Antislavery Family Hardc... PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Over the course of more than twenty years, James D. Richardson and his wife, Lori, retraced the steps of his ancestor, George Richardson (1824-1911), across nine states, uncovering letters, diaries, and more memoirs hidden away. Their journey brought them to the brink of the racial divide in America, revealing how his great-great-grandfather Richardson played a role in the Underground Railroad, served as a chaplain to a Black Union regiment in the Civil War, and founded a college in Texas for the formerly enslaved.In narrating this compelling life, The Abolitionist's Journal explores the weight of the past as well as the pull of one's ancestral history. The author raises questions about why this fervent commitment to the emancipation of African Americans was nearly forgotten by his family, exploring the racial attitudes in the author's upbringing and the ingrained racism that still plagues our nation today.As America confronts a generational reckoning on race, these important perspectives add a layer to our larger national story. © Copyright . All rights reserved.
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MPN: 9780826364036
Book Title: Abolitionist's Journal : Memories of an American Antislavery Family
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Topic: Personal Memoirs, United States / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year: 2022
Item Height: 1.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 20.5 Oz
Item Length: 9.1 in
Author: James D. Richardson
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
