The History Of The New York African Free Schools: From Their Establishment In 1787, To The Present Time (1830)

By Charles C. Andrews

Book Overview

The History Of The New York African Free Schools: From Their Establishment In 1787, To The Present Time (1830) is a historical account of the African Free Schools in New York City, written by Charles C. Andrews. The book traces the history of these schools from their inception in 1787, when New York City's African American community established the first school for black children, to the time of publication in 1830. The African Free Schools were created as a response to the lack of educational opportunities for black children in the city, and they provided a crucial foundation for the education of African Americans in New York City. Andrews' book provides a detailed account of the struggles and triumphs of the African Free Schools, including the challenges they faced from white supremacists and the efforts of black leaders to secure funding and support for the schools. The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the key figures involved in the establishment and operation of the African Free Schools, as well as statistical information about enrollment and academic achievement. Overall, The History Of The New York African Free Schools is an important historical document that sheds light on the early efforts of African Americans to secure educational opportunities and fight for their rights in the United States.Embracing A Period Of More Than Forty Years, Also A Brief Account Of The Successful Labors, Of The New York Manumission Society, With An Appendix.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: 1165082756
• ISBN13: 9781165082759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"