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The New Man

The New Man

Bruce, Henry Clay

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralBlack American HistoryCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1023540762
ISBN13: 9781023540766
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The New Man: Twenty-nine years a slave, twenty-nine years a free man is the powerful autobiography of Henry Clay Bruce, offering a vital firsthand account of slavery, the Civil War era, and Reconstruction. Bruce's narrative provides a unique perspective on the African American experience during a transformative period in American history.

This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to witness Bruce's journey from enslavement to freedom, capturing his reflections on life, labor, and the pursuit of equality. The New Man stands as a testament to resilience and self-determination. A significant contribution to both African American history and the literature of the period, this autobiography sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of those who lived through these monumental events. It is an essential historical document for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of slavery and its aftermath in the United States.

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