This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08031180
Title:
Following the Color Line
An account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
Summary: "Following the Color Line" by Ray Stannard Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the status and conditions of African American citizenship within the American democracy, focusing primarily on the racial dynamics in both the South and North. Through in-depth observations and personal investigations, the author seeks to illuminate the struggles, fears, and aspirations of the Negro community, reflecting on their societal roles and the pervasive challenges they face. At the start of the text, Baker introduces his intent and methodology, expressing a desire to present an honest perspective on the Negro's place in American life without the biases of a Northerner or Southerner. He reflects on the complexities surrounding race relations, particularly following significant events such as the Atlanta race riot. Baker recounts the rising tensions that lead to violence, illustrating the fear felt by both races and detailing conversations that reveal the mutual dread and misunderstandings between whites and blacks. This opening section sets the tone for a thorough exploration of the racial issues that will be addressed in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Adapter: Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946
EBook No.: 34847
Published: Jan 4, 2011
Downloads: 411
Language: English
Subject: African Americans
Subject: United States -- Race relations
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08031180
Title:
Following the Color Line
An account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
Summary: "Following the Color Line" by Ray Stannard Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the status and conditions of African American citizenship within the American democracy, focusing primarily on the racial dynamics in both the South and North. Through in-depth observations and personal investigations, the author seeks to illuminate the struggles, fears, and aspirations of the Negro community, reflecting on their societal roles and the pervasive challenges they face. At the start of the text, Baker introduces his intent and methodology, expressing a desire to present an honest perspective on the Negro's place in American life without the biases of a Northerner or Southerner. He reflects on the complexities surrounding race relations, particularly following significant events such as the Atlanta race riot. Baker recounts the rising tensions that lead to violence, illustrating the fear felt by both races and detailing conversations that reveal the mutual dread and misunderstandings between whites and blacks. This opening section sets the tone for a thorough exploration of the racial issues that will be addressed in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Adapter: Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946
EBook No.: 34847
Published: Jan 4, 2011
Downloads: 411
Language: English
Subject: African Americans
Subject: United States -- Race relations
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.