Publisher's Synopsis
Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation: A Gift To The City Of Boston From Moses Kimball (1879) is a book written by Frederick Octavius Prince. The book is a detailed account of the creation and installation of the bronze sculpture that was gifted to the city of Boston by Moses Kimball in 1879. The sculpture was erected in Park Square and was designed to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive history of the sculpture, including its design, creation, and installation. It also discusses the significance of the sculpture and its place in the history of Boston and the United States. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various figures in the sculpture, including Abraham Lincoln, who is depicted holding the Emancipation Proclamation. Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation: A Gift To The City Of Boston From Moses Kimball (1879) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Boston, the United States, or the abolitionist movement. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the creation of one of Boston's most iconic sculptures.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.
