The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Journal of Negro History, Volume II, 1917" by Various is a scholarly publication that serves as a historical record. Published during the early 20th century, this volume presents a collection of essays, articles, and documents focused on the African American experience, particularly covering topics like slavery, invention contributions by African Americans, and significant historical figures. The book likely aims to educate readers about the rich history and cultural contributions of Black individuals and communities in the United States. At the start of this volume, the content is introduced with a table of contents that outlines various articles addressing topics such as the origins and conditions of slavery in Africa and the slave trade, analysis of black inventors, and the life and work of Anthony Benezet, an early abolitionist. The opening pages delve into the historical context of slavery in Africa, detailing the economic factors that contributed to the institution of slavery across different regions. The discussion not only examines the effects of the slave trade but also highlights significant figures and their contributions to society and the fight against oppression, laying the groundwork for a rich exploration of African American history throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Curtis Weyant, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_African_American_History

Release date is 2007-03-06