Gouldtown: A Very Remarkable Settlement Of Ancient Date (1913) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120370549)

Gouldtown: A Very Remarkable Settlement Of Ancient Date is a book written by William Steward and originally published in 1913. The book is a historical account of Gouldtown, a small settlement located in southern New Jersey that was founded by a group of free African Americans in the early 19th century. Steward provides a detailed description of the settlement's history, including its founding, growth, and eventual decline. He also explores the lives of the settlement's inhabitants, including their social and economic status, as well as their religious and cultural practices. The book is an important contribution to the history of African American communities in the United States and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who lived in Gouldtown.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: William Steward,Theophilus Gould Steward
ISBN-10: 112037054X
ISBN-13: 9781120370549
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d