A Defence of the Negro Race in America From the Assaults and Charges of Rev. J. L. Tucker, D. D., of Jackson, Miss., in his Paper Before the "Church C

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Published in 1883, this book is a rallying cry for the rights and dignity of African Americans. Alexander Crummell was a black abolitionist and student of theology who argued passionately against the racist claims of Rev J L Tucker and others like him. The book is a fascinating and powerful glimpse into the early days of the Civil Rights movement and a testament to the courage and perseverance of those who fought for equality.