A Short History of the American Negro by Benjamin Griffith Brawley

This short book was written by the author in 1913. It encapsulates many of the significant events in the history of African-Americans up to the turn of the 19th century. It lovingly tells the reader about the beginnings of the slave experience, through emancipation, and into the end of the 19th century. Contains fascinating insights into many aspects of life for African-Americans throughout their history in North America.