CLASSIC LITERATURE
► ♥ Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Fictional story that changed the course of history. Harriet wrote, "I could not control the story; it wrote itself!"
Fictional story that changed the course of history. Harriet wrote, "I could not control the story; it wrote itself!"
CULTURAL
FC G1-264 Music that Stirred a Nation
FC G1-293 A Mere Matter of the Feelings
FC N11-154, 161 John Newton
FC G1-293 A Mere Matter of the Feelings
FC N11-154, 161 John Newton
HISTORICAL
FC W12-60 Abolition of British Slavery
FC G1-272 How Two Colored Captains Fell
FC G1-272 How Two Colored Captains Fell
♥ Africa and the American Flag by Andrew Foote (1854)
Detailed look of slave trade in Africa
$ Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas
The story of William Wilberforce who was a hero to Abraham Lincoln. Wilberforce was the force behind abolishing the British slave trade.
♥ The Battle of Principles by Newell Dwight Hillis
"A study of the heroism and eloquence of the anti-slavery conflict." Written 50 years after the Civil War.
♥ The Negro In Our History by Carter Woodson (1922)
A history of the slave in America, from life in Africa to his days of emancipation and freedom.
♦ They Took Their Stand by Emma Gelda Sterne
A look at individuals who stood up for the rights of African-Americans.
Detailed look of slave trade in Africa
$ Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas
The story of William Wilberforce who was a hero to Abraham Lincoln. Wilberforce was the force behind abolishing the British slave trade.
♥ The Battle of Principles by Newell Dwight Hillis
"A study of the heroism and eloquence of the anti-slavery conflict." Written 50 years after the Civil War.
♥ The Negro In Our History by Carter Woodson (1922)
A history of the slave in America, from life in Africa to his days of emancipation and freedom.
♦ They Took Their Stand by Emma Gelda Sterne
A look at individuals who stood up for the rights of African-Americans.
HISTORICAL FICTION
♥ $ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
"Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up."
"Set in the small Southern town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Depression, To Kill a Mockingbird follows three years in the life of 8-year-old Scout Finch, her brother, Jem, and their father, Atticus--three years punctuated by the arrest and eventual trial of a young black man accused of raping a white woman. Though her story explores big themes, Harper Lee chooses to tell it through the eyes of a child. The result is a tough and tender novel of race, class, justice, and the pain of growing up."
BIOGRAPHIES
FC F12-313 Scenes from the Life of Harriet Tubman
FC G1-205 Paul Cuffe
FC G1-250 The Colored Cadet at West Point
FC G1-256 A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
FC G1-274 Ira Aldridge
FC G12-110 Harriet Beecher Stowe
FC G1-205 Paul Cuffe
FC G1-250 The Colored Cadet at West Point
FC G1-256 A Negro Explorer at the North Pole
FC G1-274 Ira Aldridge
FC G12-110 Harriet Beecher Stowe
♦ Angry Abolitionist: William Lloyd Garrison by Jules Archer
Messner Biography
♥ Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization by Emmett Scott
The biographers of this work were personally selected by Booker T. Washington. They knew him personally and intimately.
♥ Booker T. Washington’s Own Story by Booker T. Washington
More detailed account of his life than Up From Slavery and includes additional details of his death.
♥ Booker T. Washington by Frederick E. Drinker
' . . . not presented as a biography, but rather as a story . . .carrying with it a lesson for all manhood to study and heed.'
♥ Booker T. Washington: Educator of Hand, Head and Heart by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ Dr. George Washington Carver: Scientist by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ Fighter Against Slavery: Jehudi Ashmun by Arthur Orrmont
Messner Biography
♦ Fighting Journalist: Horace Greeley by Jules Archer
Messner Biography
♥ Finding a Way Out: An Autobiography by Robert Moton
This is Robert Moton's story of making his way out of slavery. He later became Principal at Tuskegee Institute.
♥ Frederick Douglass, the Colored Orator by Frederic Holland
Biography of Frederick Douglass.
♦ $ Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson
The unforgettable and inspirational story of Dr. Carson's journey from childhood in the inner-city to world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at John Hopkins.
♦ $ George Washington Carver by Rackham Holt
Born a slave, Carver's story as an agricultural chemist and the influence on his people is an inspiration to all ages.
♥ Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Story of Her Life by Charles Edward Stowe
Written by her son and grandchildren.
♦ $ Jim Beckwourth: Crow Chief by Olive Woolley Burt
Messner Biography
♥ $ Joel Chandler Harris (Uncle Remus): Plantation Story Teller by Alvin F. Harlow
Messner Biography
♥ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass written by himself.
The inspiring story of an American slave.
♦ Negroes in the Early West by Olive Woolley Burt
Messner Biography
♥ $ Paul Robeson: Citizen of the World by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ The Little Professor of Piney Woods: The Story of Professor Laurence by Beth Day
Messner Biography
$ The Story of John Greenleaf Whittier by Frances Cooke
Good and Beautiful Book. "John Greenleaf Whittier worked tirelessly on his father’s farm, making sure he finished the day’s work before allowing himself to pen the lines of poetry that filled his mind. Eventually, though a difficult choice, John Greenleaf Whittier risked his budding career as a successful poet, editor, and politician—and his life—to join the unpopular anti-slavery movement. As difficult as the decision was, Whittier knew that “the right must win and that duty must be done at all costs.” He dedicated the majority of his life to fighting slavery, and as a result, he lived in poverty most of his life and struggled to care for those he loved. Little did he know the poetry and legacy he left behind would touch the lives of thousands of people for decades after his death."
♦ $ The Story of Phillis Wheatley: Poetess of the American Revolution by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ There Was Once a Slave: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
$ ♥ $ Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
Heartwrenching story of a free man who was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years.
► ♥ $ Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Good and Beautiful Book. "Booker T. Washington’s story begins in a Virginia slave hut and ends with worldwide recognition and a life of incredible accomplishments. In this fascinating autobiography, Booker T. Washington tells his own story with skillfull, engaging writing. Not only does the book give insights into a remarkable man, but it also shares profound messages about persistence, education, hard work, humility, strength, service, and sacrifice."
♦ Your Most Humble Servant: Benjamin Banneker by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
Messner Biography
♥ Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization by Emmett Scott
The biographers of this work were personally selected by Booker T. Washington. They knew him personally and intimately.
♥ Booker T. Washington’s Own Story by Booker T. Washington
More detailed account of his life than Up From Slavery and includes additional details of his death.
♥ Booker T. Washington by Frederick E. Drinker
' . . . not presented as a biography, but rather as a story . . .carrying with it a lesson for all manhood to study and heed.'
♥ Booker T. Washington: Educator of Hand, Head and Heart by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ Dr. George Washington Carver: Scientist by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ Fighter Against Slavery: Jehudi Ashmun by Arthur Orrmont
Messner Biography
♦ Fighting Journalist: Horace Greeley by Jules Archer
Messner Biography
♥ Finding a Way Out: An Autobiography by Robert Moton
This is Robert Moton's story of making his way out of slavery. He later became Principal at Tuskegee Institute.
♥ Frederick Douglass, the Colored Orator by Frederic Holland
Biography of Frederick Douglass.
♦ $ Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson
The unforgettable and inspirational story of Dr. Carson's journey from childhood in the inner-city to world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at John Hopkins.
♦ $ George Washington Carver by Rackham Holt
Born a slave, Carver's story as an agricultural chemist and the influence on his people is an inspiration to all ages.
♥ Harriet Beecher Stowe: The Story of Her Life by Charles Edward Stowe
Written by her son and grandchildren.
♦ $ Jim Beckwourth: Crow Chief by Olive Woolley Burt
Messner Biography
♥ $ Joel Chandler Harris (Uncle Remus): Plantation Story Teller by Alvin F. Harlow
Messner Biography
♥ Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass written by himself.
The inspiring story of an American slave.
♦ Negroes in the Early West by Olive Woolley Burt
Messner Biography
♥ $ Paul Robeson: Citizen of the World by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ The Little Professor of Piney Woods: The Story of Professor Laurence by Beth Day
Messner Biography
$ The Story of John Greenleaf Whittier by Frances Cooke
Good and Beautiful Book. "John Greenleaf Whittier worked tirelessly on his father’s farm, making sure he finished the day’s work before allowing himself to pen the lines of poetry that filled his mind. Eventually, though a difficult choice, John Greenleaf Whittier risked his budding career as a successful poet, editor, and politician—and his life—to join the unpopular anti-slavery movement. As difficult as the decision was, Whittier knew that “the right must win and that duty must be done at all costs.” He dedicated the majority of his life to fighting slavery, and as a result, he lived in poverty most of his life and struggled to care for those he loved. Little did he know the poetry and legacy he left behind would touch the lives of thousands of people for decades after his death."
♦ $ The Story of Phillis Wheatley: Poetess of the American Revolution by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
♦ $ There Was Once a Slave: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography
$ ♥ $ Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
Heartwrenching story of a free man who was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years.
► ♥ $ Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Good and Beautiful Book. "Booker T. Washington’s story begins in a Virginia slave hut and ends with worldwide recognition and a life of incredible accomplishments. In this fascinating autobiography, Booker T. Washington tells his own story with skillfull, engaging writing. Not only does the book give insights into a remarkable man, but it also shares profound messages about persistence, education, hard work, humility, strength, service, and sacrifice."
♦ Your Most Humble Servant: Benjamin Banneker by Shirley Graham
Messner Biography