Description: Matlack, Lucius C. The History of American Slavery and Methodism, from 1780 to 1849; and History of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America; In two parts, with an appendix. New York: [No place], 1849. 12mo. 368 pages + 16 (Appendix). Publisher’s cloth embossed cloth stamped in gilt. Slight rubbing to spine gilt; tear at head of spine expertly mended; scattered foxing primarily confined to the beginning portion of the text; a very good copy. First edition and very rare to commerce. Matlack’s History of American Slavery and Methodism is crucial for its copious knowledge, especially to understanding the secession of the Wesleyan Connection in the context of the larger struggle between Methodists in the North and the South. A Baltimore native and staunch friend of Frederick Douglass, Lucius C. Matlack was born a Quaker. He converted to Methodism, became an Methodist Episcopal minister, and evolved into a passionate abolitionist. He was licensed to preach at age twenty-one, in 1847, but he lost his license “on account of his anti-slavery sentiments; in 1840 was admitted into the New England Conference; in 1842 withdrew from the Methodist Episcopal Church and joined in the organization of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection.” (McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia). During the Civil War, Matlack served as a chaplain in the 8th Illinois Cavalry, later becoming a field officer in the 17th Illinois Cavalry. Subsequently, Matlack was involved in pastoral work in New Orleans, Elkton, Maryland, Wilmington, and Middletown, Delaware and New Orleans. He died in Cambridge, Maryland, June 24, 1883. Matlack is also remembered for penning the introduction for the Narrative Of The Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, a significant contribution to the antislavery movement. Sabin 46865. Work Dumond, p80. LCP, Afro-Americana 6552. Blockson Catalogue 9511: “Paged continuously. Second part has title: The history of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. With an appendix, showing the results subsequent to secession in the M. E. church.”Our Stock# 3733620 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Author: Matlack, Lucius C.
Subject: Americana
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: North America
