Le Tour du Monde; Éducation des nègres aux États-Unis by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Editor | Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 |
| Title |
Le Tour du Monde; Éducation des nègres aux États-Unis Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le Tour du Monde; Éducation des nègres aux États-Unis" by Various is a historical account likely written during the early 20th century. The text discusses the educational and civil rights progress of African Americans in the aftermath of the Civil War, focusing particularly on institutions such as Hampton Institute and Tuskegee. It highlights significant figures like Booker T. Washington and emphasizes the broader context of race relations in America, including the challenges faced by the African American community. The opening of the work introduces the issue of "the civilization of negroes" within American democracy, noting that African Americans are citizens and represent a significant portion of the electorate. It underscores the transition from outright educational bans before the Civil War to concerted efforts post-war to educate freed African Americans through institutions founded in the South. The text critiques both the historical oppression of African Americans and the common perceptions held about them, while also showcasing the determination for education and self-improvement, as exemplified by the stories of pioneering figures like Booker T. Washington. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| LoC Class | LC: Education: Special aspects of education |
| Subject | Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Travelers -- Periodicals |
| Subject | African Americans -- Education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29943 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 39 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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