Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches Of The Life And Character Of Lemuel Haynes: With Some Introductory Remarks is a biographical work written by Timothy Mather Cooley and published in 1839. The book tells the story of Lemuel Haynes, an African American who was born into slavery in Connecticut in 1753 and went on to become a prominent figure in the early American abolitionist movement.The book begins with some introductory remarks about the importance of Haynes' life and legacy, and then goes on to provide a detailed account of his life and career. It covers his early years as a slave, his education and eventual ordination as a minister, and his work as a pastor and abolitionist.Throughout the book, Cooley emphasizes Haynes' remarkable intelligence, moral courage, and commitment to justice. He also highlights the many obstacles that Haynes faced as a black man in a society that was deeply divided by race and class.Overall, Sketches Of The Life And Character Of Lemuel Haynes is a powerful tribute to a remarkable individual who played a key role in shaping the early American abolitionist movement. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race and social justice in the United States.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.
