Led On! Step by Step (Classic Reprint)

A. Toomer Porter

ISBN 10: 1331616239 / ISBN 13: 9781331616238

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the life of a Southern gentleman, offering a captivating glimpse into the social, political, and religious landscape of the American South during the 19th century. The author's vivid recollections chronicle his family's history, from his grandfather's arrival in South Carolina to the tumultuous years of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Readers will experience the challenges and privileges of plantation life, the complexities of the slaveholding system, and the author's personal struggle to reconcile his faith with the realities of his time. Through the author's candid reflections, the book reveals a nuanced perspective on the South's transformation, highlighting the enduring legacy of slavery and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. This powerful narrative provides a unique and intimate window into a pivotal period in American history, offering invaluable insights into the South's cultural and social fabric. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331616238_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Led On! Step by Step (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331616239
• ISBN 13: 9781331616238
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

A.

Toomer Porter’s Led On! offers a firsthand account of a life centered in faith, public service, and resilience across a turbulent era. This memoir intertwines personal faith, community leadership, and the complex history of the South from plantation days through war and reconstruction, told in clear, accessible language.

Drawing on decades of experience, the book chronicles Porter’s journey as a priest, educator, and advocate for education and care in the African American community. It blends family history with missions to open schools, support parishes, and guide communities through hardship, growth, and change.
What you’ll experience

• A personal narrative of faith, duty, and life in the Civil War era.
• Accounts of founding and directing schools, and serving as a church leader.
• Reflections on reconciliation, community rebuilding, and enduring commitments.
• Episodes of hardship, perseverance, and practical action in difficult times.

Ideal for readers of historical memoirs, religious history, and biographies of people who shaped their communities through service.

From the Inside Flap

A memoir of a nineteenth-century champion for faith and community in South Carolina