Biography Of Robert Finley, Of Basking Ridge, New Jersey: With An Account Of His Agency As The Author Of The American Colonization Society (1857)

Biography Of Robert Finley, Of Basking Ridge, New Jersey: With An Account Of His Agency As The Author Of The American Colonization Society (1857) ''Biography of Robert Finley, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey: With an Account of His Agency as the Author of the American Colonization Society'' is a historical book written by Isaac Van Arsdale Brown and originally published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Robert Finley, a prominent figure in the early 19th century American Colonization Society. The book begins with a biographical sketch of Finley's early life, including his upbringing in New Jersey and his education at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). It then goes on to detail Finley's involvement in the Presbyterian Church, where he served as a minister and was active in missionary work.The main focus of the book, however, is Finley's role in the American Colonization Society, an organization founded in 1816 with the goal of establishing a colony for freed slaves in Africa. Finley was one of the primary architects of the society's mission and served as its agent for many years, traveling throughout the United States to promote the cause of colonization.The book provides a wealth of information on the American Colonization Society, including its origins, its controversies, and its successes and failures. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of early 19th century Americans, many of whom believed that colonization was the best solution to the problem of slavery.Overall, ''Biography of Robert Finley, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey: With an Account of His Agency as the Author of the American Colonization Society'' is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history.Also A Sketch Of The Slave Trade, A View Of Our National Policy And That Of Great Britain Towards Liberia And Africa.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 [...] Autor: Isaac Van Arsdale Brown Wydawnictwo: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Rok wydania: 2009 Okładka: miękka Liczba stron: 340 Wymiary: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.0 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781437481662