| Author |
Newton, A. H. (Alexander Herritage), 1837- |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Sampson, J. P. (John Patterson), 1837-1928 |
| Title |
Out of the Briars
An Autobiography and Sketch of the Twenty-ninth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers
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| Original Publication |
United States: The A. M. E. Book Concern,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
My life: ante bellum -- My war record, and sketch of the Twenty-ninth regiment, Connecticut volunteers -- My ministerial life and labors -- The church; what it is and what it should be -- The Negro problem -- Sermons -- Articles and contributions -- Resolutions, etc.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Out of the Briars" by A. H. Newton is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life of Newton, a man born free amidst the struggles of slavery, focusing on his experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and his subsequent ministerial journey. It aims to inspire young people of his race by sharing his triumphs and trials while illuminating the historical context of African Americans during and after the war. The opening of the autobiography reveals the author's dedication to documenting his life experiences as a means of providing inspiration and insight to future generations. He recounts his childhood in North Carolina, growing up as a free boy in a society steeped in racial prejudice, and the early lessons he learned that shaped his moral compass. Newton introduces pivotal moments that reflect the larger struggles of his community, including his desire for liberation not just for himself, but for all people of his race. He begins to outline his journey into adulthood, emphasizing the lessons from slavery and how they reinforced his commitment to advocating for his people’s rights and betterment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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| Subject |
African American soldiers
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American
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| Subject |
United States. Army. Connecticut Infantry Regiment, 29th (1864-1865)
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| Subject |
Connecticut -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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| Subject |
Free African Americans
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| Subject |
African American clergy
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| Subject |
African Methodist Episcopal Church
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| Subject |
Newton, A. H. (Alexander Herritage), 1837-
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68319 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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