Isbn: 9781332843367 - state normal magazine, vol. 10 (classic reprint): november, 1905: november, 1905 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the life and work of John Chavis, a free-born black man living in North Carolina from the late 18th Century onward. Exploring his education, religious beliefs, and career as a teacher while living in a period of American history shaped by slavery, the author seeks to portray Chavis as an accomplished scholar and dedicated educator who commanded the respect of his white peers and the affection of his students. The book argues that Chavis' contributions were significant and he deserves recognition alongside other North Carolina intellectuals, despite the challenges he faced due to the racial prejudices of the time. Through Chavis' remarkable story, the author illuminates broader themes related to slavery, abolitionism, and the pursuit of education in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…