Black Jacob, A Monument Of Grace: The Life Of Jacob Hodges, An African Negro (1842) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169089709)

Black Jacob, A Monument Of Grace: The Life Of Jacob Hodges, An African Negro (1842) is a biographical book written by Ansel Doane Eddy. The book tells the story of Jacob Hodges, an African Negro who lived in the early 19th century. The book covers Hodges' life from his birth in Africa, his capture and enslavement, his journey to America, and his eventual freedom.Throughout the book, Eddy provides a detailed account of Hodges' life, including his experiences as a slave, his religious beliefs, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. Eddy also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the abolitionist movement and the fight for equal rights for African Americans.The book is written in a narrative style, with Eddy using primary sources to provide a vivid and engaging account of Hodges' life. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in African American history, slavery, and the struggle for freedom and equality. It is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.

Author: Ansel Doane Eddy
ISBN-10: 1169089704
ISBN-13: 9781169089709
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d