The History Of The New York African Free Schools: From Their Establishment In 1787, To The Present Time (1830) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165175383)

The History Of The New York African Free Schools: From Their Establishment In 1787, To The Present Time (1830) is a book written by Charles C. Andrews. It provides a detailed account of the African Free Schools in New York City, which were established in 1787 to provide education to free African Americans and slaves. The book traces the history of these schools from their inception to the year 1830, when the book was published. It discusses the challenges faced by the schools, including discrimination, financial difficulties, and opposition from some members of the white community. The book also highlights the achievements of the African Free Schools, including the education of many prominent African American leaders and the establishment of a strong tradition of education within the African American community. Overall, The History Of The New York African Free Schools is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history and the struggle for education and equality.Embracing A Period Of More Than Forty Years, Also A Brief Account Of The Successful Labors, Of The New York Manumission Society, With An Appendix.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.

Author: Charles C. Andrews
ISBN-10: 116517538X
ISBN-13: 9781165175383
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 150
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d