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Sixty-five years before Martin Luther King, Jr. Had a dream, Edith Smith Davis had her dream! 1898 First Edition (Edith Smith Davis). Forty years after " Uncle Tom's Cabin , " Edith Smith Davis delivered this work that she considered to be in the footsteps of Stowe's famous book. Stowe had painted a picture of life for a race that was largely "ignored by the associations of polite and refined society" (Preface to Uncle Tom's Cabin).

Stowe's words still ringing true, Davis wrote Whether White or Black, A Man. Essentially a critique of racist attitudes in the Jim Crow era. With the desire to make all people, better acquainted with the refined and cultured [Black] gentleman. This story is full of true-to-life characters based on people Davis knew. The incidents and conversations told are paralleled in this world, often using exact words uttered by men under similar circumstances.

Davis sought to show the prejudice and injustices from which persons of color suffer, their rights as human beings unrecognized. Conversely, she illustrates the possibilities open to them through education and culture. This entertaining story, full of characters one cannot help but greatly admire, is a sketch of what was, and what Davis knew could be.

Davis credits input and insights to prominent figures, like, Dr. John Wesley Edward Bowen who was born into slavery and became one of the first African Americans to earn a Ph. Degree in the United States; Booker T. Washington, an intellectual, educator, and founder of the Tuskegee Institute, a well-respected black university; and Prof. Crogman, a pioneering African American educator and gifted orator.

Each of these men exemplified Davis' theme, that education could and should be a life-changing open door for people of color. She states it was her great fortune to personally know these men of such character, cultured and refined, that she felt it her privilege to make them known to others.

In 1884 she married Rev. Davis and began her work, serving as Superintendent of the Bureau of Scientific Investigation and the Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction of both the U. S and the World's Women's Christian Temperance Union. She also edited The Temperance Education Quarterly. She received an honorary degree from Lawrence University in 1907.

Addressing issues of race and discrimination in a historical context, "Whether White or Black, a Man" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel. It explores the lives and experiences of African American men during a time of significant racial tension and discrimination in the United States.

The book delves into the social and emotional struggles faced by the characters as they navigate a society that often views them as inferior due to their race. The story follows multiple characters, each with their unique journeys and challenges. The central theme revolves around the quest for equality and justice, emphasizing that all men, regardless of their skin color, deserve respect and fair treatment.

It sheds light on the harsh realities of racism while also highlighting the resilience and determination of those who fight against it. The novel is a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding and empathy, encouraging readers to reflect on their own attitudes toward race and equality. It remains a relevant and impactful piece of literature that continues to resonate with audiences today. Published in 1898, this book is in VERY GOOD+ CONDITION for any age and especially to be 127 YEARS OLD!!! And firmly bound with NO TEARS!!!

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