(AFRICA) Crummell Alexander The Duty of a Rising Christian S

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(AFRICA.) Crummell, Alexander. The Duty of a Rising Christian State to Contribute to the World's Well-Being and Civilization. 31, [1] pages. Large 12mo, original printed wrappers, minor wear; light vertical fold throughout; early gift inscription on front wrapper. London, 1856

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Alexander Crummell (1819-1898), son of a former slave, was a New York-born abolitionist and Episcopalian clergyman. He was one of the earliest proponents of Pan-Africanism, and went to Liberia as a missionary from 1853 to 1873, where he delivered this address at the nation's independence day celebration in 1855. With--Crummell's "The Greatness of Christ, and Other Sermons." New York, 1882 and Ferris, "Alexander Crummell: An Apostle of Negro Culture." Washington, 1920.