"From Slave Cabin To Pulpit and Sketches Of Slave Life" by Peter Randolph is a powerful and moving account of the author's own experience as a slave and his journey towards becoming a minister. Randolph's writing is detailed and vivid, giving readers a firsthand look at the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit.
The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Randolph's time as a slave and the second part detailing his life after gaining his freedom. The author's descriptions of the brutality of slavery are heartbreaking and eye-opening, shedding light on a dark period in American history that is often overlooked.
Randolph's transformation from a slave to a respected minister is truly inspiring, and his faith and determination are evident throughout the book. His story serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of those who endured unimaginable hardships in the name of freedom.
Overall, "From Slave Cabin To Pulpit and Sketches Of Slave Life" is a poignant and important read that gives a voice to those who suffered under the institution of slavery. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and rise above oppression.
Book Description:
Peter Randolph was born a slave in 1825 , was freed before the American Civil War, and became a clergyman in the Baptist tradition, dying in 1897. This is his 1893 autobiography. The latter third of the book is a slightly edited re-publication of a pamphlet he published in 1855 entitled “Sketches Of Slave Life." This recording omits chapter fourteen of "From Slave Cabin To Pulpit" because it is only a several-pages-long list of friends of the author with no narrative.