A Crusade of Brotherhood: A History of the American Missionary Association
AMS Press [Pilgrim Press], January 1972. Hardcover. 334pp. Facsimile of the 1909 Pilgrim Press edition. Sewn binding in brown cloth, gilt spine lettering. Ex-library; exceedingly clean and sharp with sound binding and no evidence of use. Shipped professionally in a box. '... a comprehensive account of the American Missionary Association and its role in shaping American history. Written by Augustus Field Beard, the book traces the organization's origins in the antebellum period, its involvement in the abolitionist movement, and its efforts to promote education and civil rights for African Americans in the post-Civil War era. The book covers the association's work in establishing schools and colleges for African Americans, including the founding of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. It also explores the association's involvement in the Freedmen's Bureau and its efforts to provide aid and support to newly freed slaves during Reconstruction. Throughout the book, Beard emphasizes the association's commitment to the ideals of brotherhood and equality, and its belief that education and opportunity were essential to achieving these goals. He also examines the challenges and obstacles the association faced, including opposition from white supremacist groups and financial difficulties. 'A Crusade of Brotherhood' provides a detailed and nuanced account of the American Missionary Association and its impact on American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, civil rights, and social justice in the United States.'. VERY GOOD. Item #514398
ISBN: 0404000045
Price: $45.00