Liberia

Liberia: Or The Early History And Signal Preservation Of The American Colony Of Free Negros On The Coast Of Africa is a book written by William Innes and originally published in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and early history of the American Colony of Free Negroes in Liberia, a country located on the coast of Africa. Innes describes the motivations behind the establishment of the colony, which was intended as a place for free African Americans to settle and create a new life for themselves. He also provides a detailed history of the colony's founding, including the negotiations with local African tribes and the challenges faced in establishing a new settlement in a foreign land. The book also covers the early years of the colony, including its struggles with disease, food shortages, and conflicts with neighboring tribes. Innes emphasizes the importance of the colony's survival as a symbol of hope for free African Americans and as a potential model for future colonies in Africa. Overall, Liberia: Or The Early History And Signal Preservation Of The American Colony Of Free Negros On The Coast Of Africa is an important historical document that sheds light on the early history of Liberia and the efforts of African Americans to establish a new home on the African continent.This scarce antiquarian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.