The Education of the Negro by Charles Dudley Warner
QR code
"The Education of the Negro" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the educational and social status of African Americans in the United States following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It addresses the challenges and expectations surrounding the education of newly enfranchised Black citizens, exploring themes of race, character development, and the role of education in societal progress. In
this work, Warner critically assesses the impact of the reconstruction efforts on the African American population, emphasizing that while the opportunity for education was welcomed, the execution and adequacy of such education remained questionable. He argues that a significant investment in higher education does not necessarily correlate with the overall improvement in the character and citizenship of the Black community. Moreover, Warner highlights the necessity for a more foundational approach to education that involves basic literacy and vocational training, rather than simply providing advanced degrees. His conclusions suggest that true progress for African Americans hinges on the combined efforts of both races to foster an environment conducive to character-building and practical skills, ultimately advocating for a long-term commitment to this challenging endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Education of the Negro |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | African Americans -- Education |
| Subject | United States -- Race relations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3114 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03114-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 556 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!