The Education Of The Negro Prior To 1861: A History Of The Education Of The Colored People Of The United States From The Beginning Of Slavery To The Civil War
The Education Of The Negro Prior To 1861 is a historical account of the education of African Americans in the United States from the time of slavery to the Civil War. Written by Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering African American historian, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the challenges and obstacles faced by black individuals seeking education during this time period.The book begins with a discussion of the early efforts to educate enslaved Africans, including the establishment of schools by ...
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The Education Of The Negro Prior To 1861 is a historical account of the education of African Americans in the United States from the time of slavery to the Civil War. Written by Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering African American historian, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the challenges and obstacles faced by black individuals seeking education during this time period.The book begins with a discussion of the early efforts to educate enslaved Africans, including the establishment of schools by religious organizations and the efforts of individual slave owners to provide education to their slaves. Woodson then examines the development of the first black schools and colleges in the North and the South, and the challenges faced by black educators and students in these institutions.Throughout the book, Woodson highlights the importance of education in the struggle for African American freedom and equality. He also discusses the role of black educators and leaders in the fight for civil rights and the abolition of slavery.Overall, The Education Of The Negro Prior To 1861 is a seminal work in the history of African American education and an important contribution to the study of American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the challenges and triumphs of black individuals seeking education during a tumultuous period in American history.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.
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