A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man by Noah Davis

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Author Davis, Noah, 1804?-
Title A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man
Written by Himself, At The Age of Fifty-Four
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man" by Noah Davis is a poignant autobiography written in the mid-19th century. This biography chronicles the life experiences of Davis, an African American who navigated the brutal realities of slavery, his quest for freedom, and his journey towards becoming a preacher. The book serves not only as a personal account of Davis's life but also highlights themes of faith, resilience, and the struggle against systemic oppression. In his narrative, Noah Davis recounts his early life as a slave in Virginia, illustrating the influence of his pious parents on his personal beliefs and values. As he gains freedom for himself and part of his family, he details the challenges he faces, including financial struggles in his mission work and the pain of maintaining family ties while separated from his loved ones. Interwoven throughout are his deep faith and religious convictions, which motivated him to preach and serve his community. The narrative culminates in his efforts to raise funds to free the remaining members of his family from slavery, illustrating both the personal and communal impacts of his life’s work within the larger context of the African American struggle for freedom in a pre-Civil War America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Davis, Noah, 1803 or 1804-
Subject Slavery -- United States -- Personal narratives
Subject Freed persons -- Maryland
Category Text
EBook-No. 20005
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 23, 2006
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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