Silas X Floyd (8 results)

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

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

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of African Americans in the South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, a teacher and preacher who has dedicated his life to serving the black community, weaves together stories and observations to portray the challenges and triumphs of black life in a rapidly changing America. Through a series of anecdotes, the book explores themes of education, faith, and the struggle for equality. The author highlights the importance of education for black youth, celebrating teachers like Grace Wilkins who work tirelessly to empower their students. The book also emphasizes the power of faith, using the story of Uncle Ned to showcase the resilience and humor of black people who find solace and strength in their religious beliefs. The author reminds readers that black people, despite facing prejudice and hardship, are full of hope and ambition. This engaging collection of stories and essays provides readers with a unique insight into the experiences of African Americans in the South during this pivotal period. The author's heartfelt voice and insightful observations offer a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of the human spirit 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.

Hardback. Condition: Good Used Condition. John Henry Adams (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 330 pages. 8.90x5.80x0.90 inches. This item is printed on demand.

GREEN, Edward S.; Silas X. FLOYD. National Capital Code of Etiquette [and] The New Floyd's Flowers: Short Stories for Colored People Old and Young. Washington, DC: Austin Jenkins Co., 1922. 198, 317, [3] pp., frontises., illus. In orig. cloth. Binding is quite soiled. Light wear. Lacking front free endpaper. Minor tideline to the bottom corner of the a few dozen leaves. Generally clean. Good or better. Work p. 463 (Floyd). Remarkably uncommon etiquette book bound as issued with a series of "uplifting" and "entertaining" stories for African-Americans.