William Apess was the first Native American to fully, and publicly, speak out regarding the racism and unfair treatment that he and others endured. The author's writing is eloquently delivered, instilling the reader with a realistic framework of a political, historical, and personal mindset.

This account details the political problems the Marshpee tribe faced in Massachusetts. A table of contents is involved.

Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe by William Apess is a groundbreaking account of Native American activism and an early example of Indigenous resistance literature. Apess, a Pequot minister, writer, and activist, documents the struggle of the Mashpee (or Marshpee) Wampanoag people in Massachusetts to gain self-governance and protect their lands from encroachment and exploitation by local and state authorities. Apess argues tha...

In "Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe," William Apess delivers a compelling and articulate plea for the rights and sovereignty of Native American tribes, particularly focusing on the Marshpee Tribe in Massachusetts. The text serves not only as a political indictment of colonial policies but also showcases Apess's eloquent prose, rich with rhetorical strategies and a clear moral imperative. Crafted in the antebellum period, the...

Designed especially for classroom use, this book brings together the best-known works of the nineteenth-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. The text is drawn from On Our Own Ground, which was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book. Barry O'Connell has written a new introduction for this abbreviated edition.

A new collection of the seminal writings and speeches of a legendary writer, orator, and civil rights leaderThis compact volume offers a full course on the remarkable, diverse career of Frederick Douglass, letting us hear once more a necessary historical figure whose guiding voice is needed now as urgently as ever. Edited by renowned scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Pulitzer Prize–nominated historian John Stauffer, The Portable Frederick Douglass includ...

The Complete Works Of Ralph Waldo Emerson - Volume XI.. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Personal Recollections of Pardee Butler" is an engaging memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of Pardee Butler, a prominent figure in American history. Through his vivid storytelling, Butler recounts his experiences and the significant events that shaped his life. The book captures the essence of his character, his interactions with notable individuals, and the societal changes he witnessed. It serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of...

Did the leading anti-slavery activist of the 19th century, Frederick Douglas, view the Constitution as a pro-slavery document?Frederick Douglas answers this question and more in his groundbreaking 1855 book "The Anti-slavery movement. "In introducing his book, Douglas writes:"When I speak of the anti-slavery movement, I mean to refer to that combination of moral, religious and political forces which has long been, and is now, operating and cooperating for the abolit...

In "History of the Prophet Joseph, by His Mother," Lucy Smith presents a unique and intimate portrayal of the life of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of the Latter Day Saint movement. This narrative is distinctive for its first-person perspective, providing an emotional and heartfelt recounting of Joseph's formative years and spiritual journey as seen through the eyes of his mother. Written in a straightforward yet poignant style, Smith's account places emphasis on family, faith, and pe...

America's black intellectuals - writers, historians, educators, and community activists - have made major contributions to the struggle for equality and human rights throughout American public life.The key streams of thought that gave rise to the intellectual traditions associated with African Americans emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. These same traditions continue to develop and influence social and political processes today.This tome presents the collected writings ...

A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin is a book by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was published to document the veracity of the depiction of slavery in Stowe's anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). First published in 1853 by Jewett, Proctor & Worthington, the book also provides insights into Stowe's own views on slavery.