Trial And Triumph (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419191084)

Trial and Triumph is a collection of inspiring biographies of famous and lesser-known African American men and women who overcame adversity and achieved greatness. Written by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, a prominent African American writer and activist of the 19th century, this book celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals who fought against slavery, racism, and discrimination to make a positive impact on society.The book features biographies of prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth, as well as lesser-known heroes such as Robert Purvis, William Still, and Charlotte Forten. Each biography is a testament to the resilience, courage, and determination of these individuals in the face of overwhelming adversity.Through the stories of these remarkable men and women, Harper provides a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance, faith, and hope in the face of adversity. She also highlights the significant contributions that African Americans have made to American history and culture, despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges.Overall, Trial and Triumph is a powerful and inspiring book that celebrates the achievements of African American heroes and offers valuable lessons for anyone facing adversity or struggling to achieve their dreams.It has been quite a length of time since we left Mr. Thomas and his young friend facing an uncertain future. Since then he has not only been successful in building up a good business for himself, but in opening the gates to others. His success has not inflated him with pride. Neither has he become self-abashed and isolated from others less fortunate, who need his counsel and sympathy. Generous and noble in his character, he was conservative enough to cling to the good of the past and radical enough to give hospitality to every new idea which was calculated to benefit and make life noble and better.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: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
ISBN-10: 141919108X
ISBN-13: 9781419191084
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.56w x 0.23d