""A Crusade of Brotherhood: A History of the American Missionary Association"" is a comprehensive account of the American Missionary Association and its role in shaping American history. Written by Augustus Field Beard, the book traces the organization's origins in the antebellum period, its involvement in the abolitionist movement, and its efforts to promote education and civil rights for African Americans in the post-Civil War era.The book covers the association's work in establishing schools and colleges for African Americans, including the founding of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. It also explores the association's involvement in the Freedmen's Bureau and its efforts to provide aid and support to newly freed slaves during Reconstruction.Throughout the book, Beard emphasizes the association's commitment to the ideals of brotherhood and equality, and its belief that education and opportunity were essential to achieving these goals. He also examines the challenges and obstacles the association faced, including opposition from white supremacist groups and financial difficulties.""A Crusade of Brotherhood"" provides a detailed and nuanced account of the American Missionary Association and its impact on American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education, civil rights, and social justice in the United States.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.