Progress Of A Race: Or The Remarkable Advancement Of The American Negro From The Bondage Of Slavery, Ignorance And Poverty To The Freedom

By John William Gibson and William Henry Crogman

Book Overview

""Progress of a Race"" by William Henry Crogman is a comprehensive account of the remarkable advancement of the African American community in America. The book traces the journey of the American Negro from the bondage of slavery, ignorance, and poverty to the freedom of citizenship, intelligence, affluence, honor, and trust. Crogman provides an in-depth analysis of the social, economic, and political conditions that have shaped the African American community's progress over the years. He highlights the contributions of prominent African American leaders, such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. Du Bois, who played a pivotal role in the community's advancement.The book also explores the challenges that the African American community has faced and continues to face, including racism, discrimination, and inequality. Crogman emphasizes the importance of education and self-reliance in overcoming these challenges and achieving progress.Overall, ""Progress of a Race"" is a compelling and inspiring account of the African American community's journey towards freedom, equality, and prosperity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history and struggles of this important community in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163799564
• ISBN13: 9781163799567
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"