Liberia

Liberia

William Innes

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104882358
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Liberia: Or The Early History And Signal Preservation Of The American Colony Of Free Negros On The Coast Of Africa (1833) is a historical book written by William Innes. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and preservation of the American colony of free Negroes on the coast of Africa, known as Liberia. Innes narrates the early history of the colony, including the political, social, and economic conditions that led to its formation. He also provides insights into the various challenges that the colony faced in its early years, such as the hostile environment, diseases, and conflicts with the indigenous people.Furthermore, the book describes the efforts of the American Colonization Society in establishing the colony and the important role played by the African-American community in its development. Innes also highlights the various achievements of the colony, such as the establishment of schools, hospitals, and churches, and the successful cultivation of crops.Overall, Liberia: Or The Early History And Signal Preservation Of The American Colony Of Free Negros On The Coast Of Africa (1833) is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Liberia and the efforts of the American Colonization Society to establish a colony for free African-Americans on the African continent.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.

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