Twelve Years Among The Colored People - Calbraith Bourn Perry - Bog

""Twelve Years Among The Colored People"" is a historical account written by Calbraith Bourn Perry in 1884. The book documents the author's experiences while serving as a clergyman at Mount Calvary Chapel of S. Mary the Virgin in Baltimore, Maryland. Perry provides a detailed record of the chapel's work with the African American community during a period of great social and political change in the United States.The book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the history of the chapel, its outreach programs, and the challenges faced by the African American community in Baltimore. Perry also provides insight into the daily lives and struggles of the people he worked with, including their experiences with poverty, discrimination, and violence.Throughout the book, Perry emphasizes the importance of education and self-improvement as a means of overcoming the obstacles faced by the African American community. He also highlights the role of religion in providing comfort and support to those in need.""Twelve Years Among The Colored People"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in the United States, as well as the role of religion in social change. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges faced by the African American community in the late 19th century, and the efforts of individuals and organizations to bring about positive change.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.