02604cam a22003493u 4500 29943 UtSlPG 20260610133701.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G LC Various Le Tour du Monde; Éducation des nègres aux États-Unis : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-09 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "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.) Original publication data not identified Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals Voyages and travels -- Periodicals Travelers -- Periodicals African Americans -- Education Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29943 70791 70791