Project Gutenberg 2021-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 247 Brown, William Wells 1884 Brown, W. Wells (William Wells) Brown, Wm. Wells (William Wells) Brown, William W. Moore, Alonzo D. Smith, Elijah W. (Elijah William) 1830 1895 The Rising Son; or, the Antecedents and Advancement of the Colored Race hekula03, 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en African Americans -- History African Americans -- Biography Slavery -- United States Black race E151 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other 934046 2025-07-25T14:16:36.113697 text/html 932216 2024-10-18T12:38:19 text/html 927590 2025-07-25T14:16:47.043665 application/epub+zip 935610 2025-07-25T14:16:37.865680 application/epub+zip 420172 2025-07-25T14:16:36.978704 application/epub+zip 1205551 2025-07-25T14:16:54.185653 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1123176 2025-07-25T14:16:45.919588 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 609148 2022-09-29T08:43:21.776404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 860950 2025-07-25T14:16:34.832731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 840803 2024-10-18T12:38:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17674 2025-07-25T14:16:54.343586 application/rdf+xml 21310 2025-07-25T14:16:37.116700 image/jpeg 2514 2025-07-25T14:16:37.049641 image/jpeg 821985 2025-07-25T14:16:36.202676 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia