Black Jacob, a Monument of Grace: The Life of Jacob Hodges, an African Negro (1842)

Black Jacob, A Monument Of Grace: The Life Of Jacob Hodges, An African Negro (1842) is a biographical book written by Ansel Doane Eddy. The book tells the remarkable story of Jacob Hodges, an African slave who was brought to America and eventually gained his freedom. The book provides a detailed account of Hodges' life, from his early years as a slave to his eventual escape and journey to freedom. The author also explores the challenges that Hodges faced as a free man, including discrimination and prejudice. Throughout the book, Eddy emphasizes Hodges' strong faith and his unwavering commitment to living a life of dignity and purpose. Black Jacob, A Monument Of Grace is a powerful and inspiring story of one man's journey from slavery to freedom, and it offers important insights into the history of race and slavery in America.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.