The Penny Ante Club: A Partial Record (1916)

By Arthur J. Shores

Book Overview

The Penny Ante Club: A Partial Record (1916) is a book written by Arthur J. Shores. The book is a memoir of his experiences as a member of the Penny Ante Club, a social club for African American boys in Birmingham, Alabama during the early 1900s. Shores describes the club's activities, including their weekly meetings, debates, and social events. He also highlights the importance of education and self-improvement in the lives of the club members. The book provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of African American youth during this time period and sheds light on the challenges they faced in a segregated society. Overall, The Penny Ante Club: A Partial Record is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the lives of African American youth in the early 1900s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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: 1164836757
• ISBN13: 9781164836759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"