Publisher's Synopsis
The Biography of Elder Lott Cary, Late Missionary to Africa is a historical account written by James Barnett Taylor in 1837. The book tells the story of Lott Cary, an African American man who was born into slavery in Virginia in 1780. Despite his difficult circumstances, Cary taught himself to read and write and became a respected leader in the African American community.In 1813, Cary was able to purchase his freedom and became a Baptist minister. He later became interested in missionary work and, in 1821, he joined the American Colonization Society and traveled to Liberia with a group of other African Americans to establish a colony.Cary quickly became a prominent figure in Liberia, serving as a minister and helping to establish churches and schools. He also played a key role in the political and social development of the country, serving as a member of the Liberian Senate and advocating for the rights of African Americans and indigenous people.The book provides a detailed account of Cary's life and accomplishments, including his work as a missionary and his contributions to the development of Liberia. It also offers insights into the history of slavery and the African American experience in the United States during the early 19th century. Overall, the Biography of Elder Lott Cary is an important historical document that sheds light on the life of a remarkable individual and the challenges faced by African Americans during this period of American history.This scarce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.
