This is a report by Reverend John McKay, a colored agent of the State Board of Colonization, concerning Liberia. Published in 1854, the report offers insights into the colonization movement and its impact on African Americans considering emigration to Liberia. McKay's account provides a firsthand perspective on the conditions, opportunities, and challenges faced by settlers in the newly established nation. The document is a valuable primary source for understanding the complexities of race, identity, and the pursuit of freedom in the 19th century.
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This is a report by Reverend John McKay, a colored agent of the State Board of Colonization, concerning Liberia. Published in 1854, the report offers insights into the colonization movement and its impact on African Americans considering emigration to Liberia. McKay's account provides a firsthand perspective on the conditions, opportunities, and challenges faced by settlers in the newly established nation. The document is a valuable primary source for understanding the complexities of race, identity, and the pursuit of freedom in the 19th century.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Report of Rev. John McKay, Colored Agent of the State Board of Colonization. On Liberia
50
Report of Rev. John McKay, Colored Agent of the State Board of Colonization. On Liberia
50
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781024002645 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Hutson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 05/22/2025 |
| Pages: | 50 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.10(d) |