A short history of the life of Christopher McPherson, alias Pherson, Son of Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Subtitle: containing a collection of certificates, letters, &c
By: written by himself
Contributors: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Documenting the American South (Project); University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library
Edition: Electronic ed.
Publisher: Academic Affairs Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Chapel Hill, N.C.]
Language: eng
Subjects: African Americans; Biography; Religion; Slaves; Free African Americans; Legal status, laws; Visions; End of the world
Other titles: North American slave narratives.
Description: A short narrative that chronicles the many legal and social challenges in the life of Christopher McPherson as a free African American after his release from slavery by his master. McPherson's religious conversion through visions and commands from God began his life of trying to spread the word of God by pasting flyers and shouting in the streets to all who would listen in the various towns he visited. He was often arrested and later initiated many legal actions of his own. For a time he was judged to be insane and placed in an asylum. One of his strongest beliefs was the prophecies published in a pamphlet by Nimrod Hughes entitled Solemn warning to all the dwellers upon earth, Richmond, 1810 that predicts the end of the world on June 4, 1812. Much of the remainder of his narrative is the gathering of testimonials from prominent people as to his character, education and accomplishments.
Notes: Title from electronic title page (viewed Feb. 19, 2004).

This electronic edition is part of the UNC-CH digitization project's database, Documenting the American South. It is a part of the collection North American slave narratives.

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Transcribed from: A short history of the life of Christopher McPherson, alias Pherson, Son of Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords : containing a collection of certificates, letters, &c. / written by himself. 2nd ed. : with the original dedication and preface. Lynchburg, VA. : Published by Christopher McPherson Smith ; Printed at the Virginian Job Office, 1855. 40 p.

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