Black America: A Study Of The Ex-Slave And His Late Master
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Sir W. Laird Clowes
Length6h 52m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"Black America: A Study of the Ex-Slave and His Late Master" by W. Laird Clowes is a detailed exploration of the post-Civil War social dynamics in the Southern United States, focusing on the experiences of ex-slaves and Southern whites. Written following Clowes' investigative journey to the South in 1890, the book examines the complex interplay of race, identity, and power during a pivotal moment in American history. Clowes critically addresses the discrepancies between the legal emancipation of African Americans and the persistent racial discrimination they faced, revealing the ongoing tensions between black and white communities.
The narrative delves into the Reconstruction era's challenges, highlighting the North's focus on manumission rather than true racial equality, and the continued societal resistance against granting full citizenship rights to former slaves. Clowes discusses the transformation of ex-Confederate states under military and political oversight, emphasizing the evolving role of freed slaves as political agents. This period saw significant efforts to control the South's political future, yet deep-rooted divisions remained, raising questions about national unity and the sustainability of the status quo.
Clowes also addresses the surreptitious racial conflicts, particularly in the Black Belt region, urging readers to seek out lesser-known local reports that offer a fuller picture of these tensions. The text highlights the dangers faced by both black men and white women, underscoring the violent retaliations and entrenched animosities between the communities.
Furthermore, the book critiques the simplistic historical narrative that paints the South as the sole perpetrator of slavery, shedding light on the North's involvement in the slave trade and its gradual approach to abolition. By examining these multifaceted issues, Clowes' work serves as both a historical account and a reflection on the future of race relations in America, advocating for meaningful dialogue and societal reform.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Psychology
Length6 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
9CHAPTER V. SOME SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS.
2BLACK AMERICA: A STUDY OF THE EX-SLAVE AND HIS LATE MASTER.
10CHAPTER VI. THE IDEAL SOLUTION.
3CONTENTS.
11APPENDIX.
4INTRODUCTION.
12A.—THE POPULATION OF THE SOUTH IN 1890.
5CHAPTER I. THE BLACK BELT.
13B.—COLOUR CASTE.
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6CHAPTER II. THE EX-SLAVE AS MASTER.
14C.—SLAVERY IN THE NORTH.
7CHAPTER III. THE EX-SLAVE AS HE IS.
15D.—THE GROWTH OF THE COLOURED RACE.
8CHAPTER IV. THE POSITION OF THE SOUTHERN WHITE.
16INDEX.
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