The Story Of The Negro: The Rise Of The Race From Slavery V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162923802)

The Story of the Negro: The Rise of the Race from Slavery V1 is a book written by Booker T. Washington, a prominent African American educator and leader. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of African Americans from slavery to the early 20th century. Washington's book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in African American history. He begins with a description of the slave trade and the conditions of slavery, including the treatment of slaves and the impact of slavery on African American culture. Washington then discusses the abolitionist movement and the Civil War, including the role of African American soldiers in the war.The book also covers the period of Reconstruction, during which African Americans gained some political and economic power. Washington describes the rise of segregation and the Jim Crow laws, which limited the rights of African Americans in the South. He also discusses the efforts of African American leaders, such as Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois, to fight for equal rights and opportunities.Throughout the book, Washington emphasizes the resilience and perseverance of African Americans in the face of discrimination and oppression. He also highlights the contributions of African Americans to American culture and society, including the arts, literature, and science.Overall, The Story of the Negro: The Rise of the Race from Slavery V1 is a powerful and informative account of the history of African Americans. It provides a valuable perspective on the struggles and achievements of this important group of Americans.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: Booker T. Washington
ISBN-10: 1162923806
ISBN-13: 9781162923802
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d