Publisher's Synopsis
Other Fools And Their Doings: Or Life Among The Freedmen is a book written by Harriet Newell Kneeland Goff and published in 1880. The book provides a firsthand account of the author's experiences living among freed slaves in the southern United States during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. Goff was a teacher and missionary who spent several years living and working in the South, where she encountered people from all walks of life, including former slaves, plantation owners, and members of the Union Army. In her book, she shares her observations and reflections on the social and political landscape of the region, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the people she encountered.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Goff's experiences. Topics covered include the education of freed slaves, the role of religion in their lives, the challenges of poverty and discrimination, and the impact of Reconstruction policies on the region.Throughout the book, Goff offers a compassionate and nuanced perspective on the people and events she encountered, providing readers with a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. Other Fools And Their Doings: Or Life Among The Freedmen is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Reconstruction era and the experiences of those who lived through it.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.
