The African Preacher: An Authentic Narrative (1849)

By William Spottswood White

Book Overview

The African Preacher: An Authentic Narrative is a book written by William Spottswood White and published in 1849. It is a memoir that tells the story of an African man named John Jea who was born into slavery in America but eventually gained his freedom and became a Methodist preacher. The book is based on Jea's own account of his life and experiences, as well as interviews with those who knew him.The book covers Jea's early life as a slave, his conversion to Christianity, and his eventual escape to freedom. It also details his journey to England, where he became a preacher and gained a following. Jea's preaching style is described as passionate and powerful, and he is credited with helping to spread the Methodist faith in England.The African Preacher also touches on issues of race and slavery, as Jea's story highlights the injustices and hardships faced by African Americans during this time period. The book provides a unique perspective on the struggles of African Americans in the early 19th century, and sheds light on the important role that religion played in their lives.Overall, The African Preacher is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the life and experiences of an important figure in African American history.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: 1167190343
• ISBN13: 9781167190346
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"