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Although much has been written about the peculiar institution of
slavery, questions still remain about this manifestly cruel system.
How could such brutality be tolerated by a modern, civilized
society? Perhaps even more importantly, how could the victims cope
with the numerous physical and spiritual challenges? Out of print
for over 100 years, FROM SLAVE CABIN TO PULPIT shows the power of
faith, of how one man, Peter Randolph, born into miserable poverty
and ignorance, after an almost miraculous release from slavery,
attained a position of respect and authority in white society.
Reminiscent of Frederick Douglass' own narrative, this work
provides a carefully written, detailed, and fair portrayal of life
in slavery, and the life after it for those fortunate enough to
have survived. Randolph traces his growth from illiterate laborer
to church minister, all the while unselfishly pointing out that his
progress was made largely possible by the care and understanding of
people uncontaminated by the sins of the age. He also praises the
men and women who helped destroy slavery, but notes that racism
still had to be eliminated. Despite his savage mistreatment, he
does not seek revenge, nor does he see former slave-holders as
beyond redemption.
Aesthetics and beauty are critically examined and elucidated, using
a surprisingly wide range of specific examples, from interior
design and architecture, to textiles and clothing. Heaton, a
successful designer himself, offers his entertaining and
uncompromising views, exploding the myth that no one can clearly
answer the question RWhat is Art?
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