Twenty-five years in the Black Belt by William James Edwards
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"Twenty-Five Years in the Black Belt" by William James Edwards is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Edwards' experiences and challenges while establishing the Snow Hill Institute in Alabama, aimed at providing industrial education for Black youths in the region. It covers his own upbringing, the systemic issues faced by the Black community, and his fervent advocacy for education as a means of empowerment. The opening
portion of the narrative introduces readers to Edwards’ childhood, revealing his family's history and struggles as a descendant of formerly enslaved individuals. He describes the hardships faced by his grandparents and parents, including economic deprivation and the loss of family due to slavery. Despite these challenges, Edwards' determination to pursue education is evident as he recounts his early attempts at learning and the significant figures in his life, including his grandmother and later relatives, who influenced his values and aspirations. The narrative sets the stage for Edwards' later endeavors, articulating the deep-rooted issues within the Black Belt that motivated his lifelong dedication to education and social uplift. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Edwards, William James, 1869-1950 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19005302 |
| Title | Twenty-five years in the Black Belt |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, African American |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Subject | Snow Hill Normal and Industrial Institute (Ala.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31055 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31055-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 656 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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