Publisher's Synopsis
An Autobiography: The Story Of The Lord�������s Dealings With Mrs. Amanda Smith, The Colored Evangelist is a memoir written by Amanda Smith, a prominent African American evangelist and missionary in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, published in 1921, tells the story of Smith's life, from her childhood in slavery to her conversion to Christianity and subsequent work as a preacher and missionary in the United States and abroad.Smith's autobiography is a powerful testament to the strength and resilience of African American women in the face of oppression and discrimination. She describes the challenges she faced as a woman and a person of color in a society that was deeply divided by race and class. Despite these obstacles, Smith remained steadfast in her faith and her commitment to spreading the gospel.Throughout the book, Smith shares her personal experiences and the lessons she learned along the way, offering insights into the nature of faith, the power of prayer, and the importance of community. She also provides a vivid portrait of the social and cultural landscape of her time, including the struggles of the African American community, the rise of the women's suffrage movement, and the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction.An Autobiography: The Story Of The Lord�������s Dealings With Mrs. Amanda Smith, The Colored Evangelist is a compelling and inspiring account of one woman's journey through adversity and triumph, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the lives and experiences of African American women in the early 20th century.Containing An Account Of Her Life Work Of Faith, And Her Travels In America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India And Africa, As An Independent Missionary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
