The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements by Brown

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Author Brown, William Wells, 1814?-1884
Title The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Memoir of the author -- The black man and his antecedents -- The black man, his genius and his achievements: Benjamin Banneker. Nat Turner. Madison Washington. Henry Bibb. Placido. Jeremiah B. Sanderson. Toussaint L'Ouverture. Crispus Attucks. Dessalines. Ira Aldridge. Joseph Cinque. Alexandre Dumas. Henri Christophe. Phillis Wheatley. Denmark Vesey. Henry Highland Garnett. James M. Whitfield. Andre Rigaud. Frances Ellen Watkins. Ex-President Roberts. Alexander Crummell. Alexandre Petion. Martin R. Delany, M. D. Robert Small. Frederick Douglass. Charles L. Reason. Charlotte L. Forten. William H. Simpson. Jean Pierre Boyer. James M'Cune Smith, M. D. Bishop Payne. William Still. Edwin M. Bannister. Leonard A. Grimes. President Geffrard. George B. Vashon. Robert Morris. William J. Wilson. John Mercer Langston. William C. Nell. John Sella Martin. Charles Lenox Remond. George T. Downing. Robert Purvis. Joseph Jenkins. John S. Rock. William Douglass. Elymas Payson Rogers. J. Theodore Holly. James W. C. Pennington. A Man without a Name. Samuel R. Ward. Sir Edward Jordan. Joseph Carter. James Lawson. Capt. Callioux. Capt. Joseph Howard.
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Summary "The Black Man: His Antecedents, His Genius, and His Achievements" by William Wells Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to challenge the prevailing views of racial inferiority, celebrating the achievements and intellectual contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It presents biographies of various notable figures, aiming to highlight the capabilities and rights of Black people. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone by discussing the considerable prejudice faced by the Negro race. Brown contrasts the dehumanizing views held by some regarding the intellectual and moral inferiority of Blacks with the reality of their historical contributions. He touches upon his own background as a former slave and the profound journey toward freedom and self-realization. The opening segues into a commitment to refuting misconceptions about Black capabilities, illustrating how societal perceptions have been shaped by ignorance and malice rather than factual reality. The preface ultimately aims to provide a rich understanding of the strengths and resilience of the Black race in the face of historical oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject African Americans -- Biography
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EBook-No. 64883
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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