Pioneer Colored Christians by Harriet Parks Miller
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"Pioneer Colored Christians" by Harriet Parks Miller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the lives of early African American Christians, particularly the Carr family, highlighting their struggles and achievements during and after the era of slavery in the South. It aims to capture the virtues and contributions of individuals within the African American community and the white allies who supported their religious freedom. The
opening of the work introduces Aunt Kitty Carr, who shares her remarkable life story and family history, beginning with her childhood in Virginia and subsequent life in Tennessee. Through her narrative, readers learn of the challenges she faced, such as the threat to her freedom and the importance of her faith and family. Aunt Kitty's life exemplifies the resilience and determination of her people to attain dignity, respect, and religious liberty amidst societal challenges. The author expresses a deep admiration for Aunt Kitty and her family's legacy, setting the stage for a broader exploration of the significant yet often overlooked contributions of colored Christians in shaping their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Miller, Harriet Parks |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 97107104 |
| Title | Pioneer Colored Christians |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | African Americans -- Religion |
| Subject | African Americans -- Southern States |
| Subject | Carr family |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58541 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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