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100 1 _aBrown, William Wells,
_d1814?-1884
245 1 4 _aThe Rising Son; or, the Antecedents and Advancement of the Colored Race
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-31
508 _ahekula03, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Rising Son; or, the Antecedents and Advancement of the Colored Race" by Wm. Wells Brown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the history, culture, and advancements of the African race, showcasing their significance and contributions throughout history. The book serves as a vital narrative, countering the prevalent misconceptions and prejudices of the time. At the start of the narrative, the author acknowledges the limited historical resources available about the African race, a recognition that sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration. Brown begins with a preface where he expresses his determination to provide an accurate account, considering both the strengths and weaknesses of the people he writes about. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the African lineage, particularly focusing on ancient civilizations such as Ethiopia and its contributions to world history. Furthermore, the memoir section highlights Wm. Wells Brown's own journey from slavery to becoming a prominent abolitionist and author, establishing him as a significant figure in the fight for African-American rights and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- History
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Biography
653 _aSlavery -- United States
653 _aBlack race
700 1 _aMoore, Alonzo D.
700 1 _aSmith, Elijah W.
_q(Elijah William),
_d1830-1895
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64971
999 _c105794
_d105794