A Colored Man Round The World (1858)

A Colored Man Round The World is a travel narrative written by David F. Dorr and published in 1858. The book tells the story of James P. Beckwourth, a mixed-race man who was born into slavery in Virginia but later became a fur trader and explorer in the American West. In 1854, Beckwourth embarked on a journey around the world, visiting places such as England, France, Egypt, India, and China. Dorr's book is based on Beckwourth's own accounts of his travels, and provides a unique perspective on the world in the mid-19th century from the viewpoint of a person of color. The book describes Beckwourth's encounters with different cultures, religions, and customs, as well as his observations on the political and social issues of the time. A Colored Man Round The World is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of people of color during a time of great social and political upheaval. It is also a fascinating travelogue that takes readers on a journey across the globe, offering insights into the diversity and complexity of the world in the mid-19th century.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.

Dorr, a former slave, published in the mid-nineteenth century.