Other Fools And Their Doings: Or Life Among The Freedmen (1880) - Paperback

Other Fools And Their Doings: Or Life Among The Freedmen is a book written by Harriet Newell Kneeland Goff in 1880. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living among freed slaves in the American South during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. Goff was a teacher who was sent to work in the South by the American Missionary Association. She provides a firsthand account of the challenges faced by both the freed slaves and the white people who came to help them. She writes about the poverty, illiteracy, and discrimination faced by the former slaves, as well as the difficulties of teaching in a society that was still deeply divided by race.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Goff's experiences, including her work as a teacher, her interactions with the local community, and her observations on the social and political climate of the time. She also includes anecdotes about the people she met and the situations she encountered, giving readers a vivid picture of life in the South during this tumultuous period.Overall, Other Fools And Their Doings is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the challenges faced by both black and white Americans during the Reconstruction era. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in American history, race relations, or social justice.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.