A Narrative of the Life of Rev. Noah Davis, A Colored Man / Written by Himself, At The Age of Fifty-Four

by Noah Davis

Table of Contents.

PART I.

The beginning of Life.--The first disappointment.--Apprenticeship.--Follies of Youth.--Sin.

PART II.

The Child has become a young Man.--He dissipates.--The revelers of Vagrant Island.--Religion scoffed.--Follies and pains of an irregular life.--Sickness.--The Friend in need.--Tempter.--"Recruits Wanted."--Enlistment in a regiment of soldiers.--Col. Blood's speech.

PART III.

The Army.--Advancement.--Mortal succeeds Col. Blood.--The fury of War.--The slaughter.--Glory.--Unhappiness.--Honor to the brave.--Major Sharper.

PART IV.

Mortal in love.--He becomes wealthy.--He travels.--Vesuvius.--The grave of General Gog.--Gambling.--Ruin.

PART V.