The Past and the Present Condition, and the Destiny, of the Colored Race: by Garnet
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| Author | Garnet, Henry Highland, 1815-1882 |
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| Other | New York Female Benevolent Society |
| LoC No. | 24012318 |
| Title |
The Past and the Present Condition, and the Destiny, of the Colored Race: A Discourse Delivered at the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Female Benevolent Society of Troy, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1848 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Past and the Present Condition, and the Destiny, of the Colored Race: by Garnet" is a discourse written by Henry Highland Garnet in the mid-19th century. Given its context and themes, it serves as a historical account and an impassioned speech advocating for the rights and dignity of the colored race during a time when slavery was a prevailing institution in America. The work likely reflects sentiments from a period marked by social awakening around race relations and human rights, particularly in the antebellum era leading up to the Civil War. In this powerful discourse, Garnet explores the historical context of the African diaspora, condemning the oppressive systems that have marginalized the colored race. He discusses the rich heritage of Africans and their contributions to civilization while lamenting their suffering due to slavery. The narrative compels his audience to feel both the weight of historical injustices and the hope for a future where freedom and equality can be attained. Garnet encourages his listeners to educate themselves, support one another, and actively fight against the tyranny of oppression, emphasizing that their destiny lies in claiming their rightful place in society with dignity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | African Americans |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58943 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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