A Memorial Discourse By Reverend Henry Highland Garnet (1865)

By Henry Highland Garnet and James McCune Smith

Book Overview

A Memorial Discourse is a book written by Reverend Henry Highland Garnet and published in 1865. The book is a tribute to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, who was assassinated in April 1865. Garnet, a prominent African American abolitionist and minister, delivered the eulogy at Lincoln's funeral in Washington, D.C.In the book, Garnet reflects on Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to end slavery in the United States. He also discusses the impact of Lincoln's death on the nation and the importance of continuing his work to achieve equality for all Americans.A Memorial Discourse is a significant historical document that provides insight into the attitudes and perspectives of African American leaders during the Reconstruction era. It is also a powerful tribute to the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents.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: 1164539191
• ISBN13: 9781164539193
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"