A Letter To Honorable Charles Sumner: With Statements Of Outrages Upon Freedmen In Georgia (1870)

By Hamilton W. Pierson

Book Overview

""A Letter To Honorable Charles Sumner: With Statements Of Outrages Upon Freedmen In Georgia"" is a historical book written by Hamilton Wilcox Pierson in 1870. The book is a letter addressed to Charles Sumner, a prominent American politician and abolitionist, detailing the violent and discriminatory treatment of freedmen in Georgia following the Civil War.Pierson provides first-hand accounts of the atrocities committed against African Americans, including the burning of homes, lynching, and other forms of violence. He also highlights the failure of the government to protect the rights and freedoms of these individuals, calling for immediate action to be taken.The book provides a valuable insight into the struggles faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction era and the ongoing fight for civil rights. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up against discrimination and oppression, and the need for continued advocacy and activism for marginalized communities.With Statements Of Outrages Upon Freedmen In Georgia, And An Account Of My Expulsion From Andersonville, Georgia By The Klu Klux Klan.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164535293
• ISBN13: 9781164535294
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"