Slave And Freeman
Author | : George Knox |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2021-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780813194165 |
ISBN-13 | : 0813194164 |
Rating | : 4/5 (164 Downloads) |
Download or read book Slave And Freeman written by George Knox and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in Tennessee in 1841, George L. Knox survived slavery and service with both Confederate and Union armies during the Civil War and afterward made his way north to find a chilly reception in Indiana. His autobiography covers the first 44 years of his life and tells how he persevered against threats, harassment, and physical intimidation to become a leading citizen of Indianapolis and an important figure of the Republican Party.