Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children

By John Henry Adams and Silas Xavier Floyd

"Floyd's Flowers, Or Duty and Beauty For Colored Children" presents a collection of one hundred short stories designed to be simple, amusing, and elevating for its readers. Gleaned from the storehouse of human knowledge and experience, these carefully selected tales by Silas X. Floyd emphasize morality and education through engaging narratives.

A significant work within the landscape of African American children's literature, this volume offers a glimpse into the values and storytelling traditions of its time. Aimed at imparting lessons of duty and beauty, the stories provide both entertainment and thoughtful reflection.

This meticulously prepared print edition makes these important children's stories available once more, allowing readers to rediscover the enduring appeal and historical significance of Floyd's work. Ideal for those interested in classic children's literature and the rich heritage of African American storytelling.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023448920
• ISBN13: 9781023448925
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"