Years after their defeat at the Battle of Michmash, the Philistine army has recovered its strength and returned to invade Israelite lands, this time aided by warriors of immense stature and bred for one purpose: death.Tormented by insomnia and plagued by nightly terrors, King Saul fears he has lost his divine favor and evades battle with the Philistine champion and giant, Goliath. King Saul is elated when an audacious young shepherd named David emerges to fight in the name of Israe...

Divinely chosen to be the first king of Israel, Saul of Gibeah deeply fears he is inadequate for the task at hand. As his people struggle on the brink of war, King Saul is forced to lead or watch as they become enslaved at the hands of surrounding enemies. Vastly outnumbered and ill-equipped, King Saul is left with few alternatives.For Saul's son Jonathan, however, there is only one course of action: the Israelites must fight. Raised under the tutelage of the Prophet, Samuel, Jonat...

'Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels' is a profound anthology that embodies a spectrum of narratives ranging from heart-wrenching slave narratives to poignant memoirs and reflective novels. This collection encapsulates the horrific experiences and the resilient spirit of those bound by chains, alongside the connected literary pursuits that aim to expose and abolish the brutal injustices of their times. The diversity of literary...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

A Life in Chains brings together a compelling collection of narratives, essays, and stories that converge on the harrowing realities of slavery and the pursuit of freedom in 19th-century America. This anthology navigates a spectrum of literary styles, from reflective memoirs to incisive social commentaries, providing a multifaceted panorama of the African American experience under the shadow of oppression. The works resonate with diversity, offering both the raw recounting of personal expe...

This carefully crafted ebook: "Slavery: Not Forgiven, Never Forgotten" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Memoirs Narrative of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave The Underground Railroad Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Thirty Years a Slave Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green The Life of Ol...

African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery, about their journeys to freedom and ways t...

'The Memories of Life Before the Juneteenth' serves as a profound literary exploration into the diverse narratives threading through the pre-emancipation era, weaving a complex tapestry of pain, resilience, and aspiration. This anthology amalgamates a range of literary styles, from the stark autobiographical accounts of slavery to the richly woven fiction that allegorizes the quest for freedom. The collection is underpinned by a shared thematic focus on the struggles and triumphs before th...

A Life in Chains presents a resonant anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and varied narratives emerging from America's complex history of slavery, emancipation, and identity formation. This collection seamlessly weaves together narratives, essays, and tales that explore the depths of human resilience and the abhorrent realities of bondage. From poignant reflections on personal sufferings to broader commentaries on societal injustice, each piece illuminates the multifaceted exper...

This unique collection of "LIVING TO TELL THE HORRID TALES: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Testimonies, Novels & Historical Documents" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Memoirs Narrative of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave The Underground Railroad Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Thirty Y...

e-artnow presents the collection of the recorded testimonies of former slaves, memoirs, historical studies, reports of the life and laws in the south, legislation on civil rights, as well as popular fiction which unveiled the injustice and horrors of slavery to the masses: Slave Narratives Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The Underground Railroad Harriet: The Moses of Her People 12 Years a Slave Life, Last Words and Dying Speech of Stephen Smith Who Was Executed for Burglary Fro...

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels transcends traditional bounds of literature to offer a profound exploration of the human spirit. This anthology delves into the complex tapestry of slavery through a plethora of literary styles, from the stark realities in autobiographical narratives to the imaginative force of novels, infusing each piece with a sense of urgency and historical significance. The collection encompasses an array...