George A. Gordon: The Magnificent Rebel

by Joseph M.M. Gray

Book Overview

George A. Gordon: The Magnificent Rebel is a biographical book written by Joseph M. M. Gray. The book chronicles the life and legacy of George A. Gordon, a prominent African-American minister, social reformer, and civil rights activist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book begins with Gordon's early life, including his upbringing in a middle-class black family in Nashville, Tennessee, and his education at Fisk University. It then delves into Gordon's career as a minister, which took him to churches in Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts, where he became known for his fiery sermons and social activism.Throughout the book, Gray explores Gordon's involvement in various social movements, including the fight for voting rights for African Americans, the struggle for fair labor practices, and the campaign against lynching. Gordon was also an advocate for women's suffrage and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of African Americans in the South.The book also examines Gordon's personal life, including his marriage to Charlotte Forten, a prominent abolitionist and writer, and his relationships with other prominent African American figures of his time, such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington.Overall, George A. Gordon: The Magnificent Rebel is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and work of an important but often overlooked figure in American history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Prophets of the Soul, by Joseph M. M. Gray. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766163695.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116286303X
• ISBN13: 9781162863030
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"