Life and public services of Martin R. Delany by Frank A. Rollin

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Author Rollin, Frank A., -1901
Title Life and public services of Martin R. Delany
Sub-Assistant Commissioner Bureau Relief of Refugees, Freedmen, and of Abandoned Lands, and late Major 104th U.S. Colored Troops
Note Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Life and Public Services of Martin R. Delany" by Frank A. Rollin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life of Martin R. Delany, a significant figure in American history, highlighting his roles as a sub-assistant commissioner in the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, and a major in the 104th U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in African American history, social justice, and the contributions of Black leaders during a critical period in the United States. The opening of this biography sets the stage by emphasizing the transformative impact of the Civil War on American society and the contributions of formerly marginalized figures like Delany. It introduces Delany’s lineage, detailing the distinguished ancestry of both his paternal and maternal grandfathers, structural elements that shaped his identity. His mother's fierce determination to seek education despite the oppressive conditions for Black individuals in the South is highlighted, alongside Delany's early attempts to obtain knowledge and activism that would inform his later roles as an advocate for equality and social reform. The narrative underscores the significance of legacy, resilience, and the fight for rights that define both Delany's personal journey and the broader African American experience during and after the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject African Americans -- Biography
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American
Subject Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Subject United States. Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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