Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches Of The Life And Character Of Lemuel Haynes: With Some Introductory Remarks (1839) is a biographical work written by Timothy Mather Cooley. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and character of Lemuel Haynes, a prominent African American minister and writer who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book begins with some introductory remarks by the author, which provide context for the life of Lemuel Haynes and the historical period in which he lived. Cooley then proceeds to provide a detailed biographical sketch of Haynes, tracing his life from his birth in Connecticut in 1753 to his death in Vermont in 1833.Throughout the book, Cooley highlights Haynes' many accomplishments, including his service as a soldier in the American Revolution, his ordination as a Congregationalist minister, and his prolific career as a writer and public speaker. Cooley also explores Haynes' views on slavery and race relations, which were ahead of their time and often controversial.Overall, Sketches Of The Life And Character Of Lemuel Haynes offers a fascinating and detailed portrait of one of the most important figures in African American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the African American experience, or the history of religion and social justice.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.
