1865 FREED SLAVES' FIRST CHRISTMAS. Rare Novel on Freedmen's First Christmas & Meaning of the "N" Word. Preaching – We well know the

– We well know the stress which has been laid on an argument in favour of continuing the Slave-trade by the advocates there in the British Parliament

A very early imprint of this and very handsome

MacMillian and CO

Lying Spirits

1865 FREED SLAVES' FIRST CHRISTMAS. Rare Novel on Freedmen's First Christmas & Meaning of the "N" Word. Preaching – We well know theA very scarce novelized version of what appears to be grounded in history, with the main white character being Abijah Green. The account was published immediately after the end of the Civil War and gave account of the newly freed slaves' first Christmas in the north, including their surprise at the weather, their gratitude during the season, etc., Notably, it contains an extensive section in which the main black protagonist attempts to explain how the