The Negro
TO A FAITHFUL HELPER M.G.A.
W.E.B. DU BOIS
Originally published in 1915
by
Holt, New York.
TO A FAITHFUL HELPER M.G.A.
W.E.B. DU BOIS
Originally published in 1915
by
Holt, New York.
Contents
I
AFRICA
II
THE COMING OF BLACK MEN
III
ETHIOPIA AND EGYPT
IV
THE NIGER AND ISLAM
V
GUINEA AND CONGO
VI
THE GREAT LAKES AND ZYMBABWE
VII
THE WAR OF RACES AT LAND'S END
VIII
AFRICAN CULTURE
IX
THE TRADE IN MEN
X
THE WEST INDIES AND LATIN AMERICA
XI
THE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES
XII
THE NEGRO PROBLEMS
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
MAPS
The Physical Geography of Africa
Ancient Kingdoms of Africa
Races in Africa
Distribution of Negro Blood, Ancient and Modern
AFRICA
II
THE COMING OF BLACK MEN
III
ETHIOPIA AND EGYPT
IV
THE NIGER AND ISLAM
V
GUINEA AND CONGO
VI
THE GREAT LAKES AND ZYMBABWE
VII
THE WAR OF RACES AT LAND'S END
VIII
AFRICAN CULTURE
IX
THE TRADE IN MEN
X
THE WEST INDIES AND LATIN AMERICA
XI
THE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES
XII
THE NEGRO PROBLEMS
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
MAPS
The Physical Geography of Africa
Ancient Kingdoms of Africa
Races in Africa
Distribution of Negro Blood, Ancient and Modern
Preface
The time has not yet come for a complete history of the Negro peoples. Archæological research in Africa has just begun, and many sources of information in Arabian, Portuguese, and other tongues are not fully at our command; and, too, it must frankly be confessed, racial prejudice against darker peoples is still too strong in so-called civilized centers for judicial appraisement of the peoples of Africa. Much intensive monographic work in history and science is needed to clear mooted points and quiet the controversialist who mistakes present personal desire for scientific proof.
Nevertheless, I have not been able to withstand the temptation to essay such short general statement of the main known facts and their fair interpretation as shall enable the general reader to know as men a sixth or more of the human race. Manifestly so short a story must be mainly conclusions and generalizations with but meager indication of authorities and underlying arguments. Possibly, if the Public will, a later and larger book may be more satisfactory on these points.
W.E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS.
New York City, Feb. 1, 1915.
Nevertheless, I have not been able to withstand the temptation to essay such short general statement of the main known facts and their fair interpretation as shall enable the general reader to know as men a sixth or more of the human race. Manifestly so short a story must be mainly conclusions and generalizations with but meager indication of authorities and underlying arguments. Possibly, if the Public will, a later and larger book may be more satisfactory on these points.
W.E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS.
New York City, Feb. 1, 1915.
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