The Freedmen's Bureau - Paul Skeels Peirce - Bog

The Freedmen's Bureau: A Chapter In The History Of Reconstruction is a historical book written by Paul Skeels Peirce and originally published in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of the Freedmen's Bureau, an agency established by the United States government during the Reconstruction era to provide assistance to newly freed slaves and poor whites in the South. Peirce's book explores the origins of the Freedmen's Bureau, its mission and goals, and the challenges it faced in carrying out its work. He also provides a comprehensive analysis of the Bureau's impact on the lives of African Americans and poor whites in the South, including its efforts to provide education, healthcare, and economic assistance.In addition, Peirce examines the political and social context in which the Freedmen's Bureau operated, including the resistance it faced from white supremacist groups and the broader challenges of Reconstruction in the aftermath of the Civil War. He also offers insights into the Bureau's legacy and its significance in shaping the course of American history.Overall, The Freedmen's Bureau: A Chapter In The History Of Reconstruction is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Reconstruction era, and the struggle for civil rights and equality.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.