The Freedmen Of South Carolina: Some Account Of Their Appearance, Character, Condition, And Peculiar Customs (1863)

By Charles Nordhoff

Book Overview

""The Freedmen of South Carolina"" is a book written by Charles Nordhoff and published in 1863. The book provides a detailed account of the appearance, character, condition, and peculiar customs of the newly freed African American population in South Carolina during the early years of the Civil War. Nordhoff, a journalist and abolitionist, spent several months traveling throughout the state, interviewing and observing the freedmen and documenting their experiences. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges faced by the newly emancipated slaves, their social and economic status, their religious beliefs and practices, and their cultural traditions. Nordhoff also discusses the attitudes of white Southerners towards the freedmen and the efforts of Northern abolitionists to aid and support them. ""The Freedmen of South Carolina"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the lives of African Americans during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1164820516
• ISBN13: 9781164820512
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"