Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children
Enriched edition. Being One Hundred Short Stories Gleaned from the Storehouse of Human Knowledge and ExperienceBy Silas Xavier Floyd
Length6h 46m
About this audiobook
In "Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children," Silas Xavier Floyd crafts a rich tapestry of narrative aimed at young African American readers during the late 19th century. Through allegorical tales interwoven with moral lessons, Floyd elegantly addresses themes of duty, aesthetic appreciation, and the cultivation of character. His literary style combines lyrical prose with vivid imagery, reflecting the broader literary context of African American children's literature which sought to empower and educate amidst a backdrop of societal challenges. Each chapter serves not merely as entertainment but as a guide for personal development, emphasizing the importance of beauty in both the external world and the inner self. Silas Xavier Floyd, a prominent educator and advocate for racial uplift, was deeply influenced by his own experiences and the socio-political climate of his time. His commitment to elevating the status of African Americans through literature and education is evident in this work, as he sought to provide children with the resources and inspiration needed to navigate a world fraught with prejudice. Floyd's dedication to his community shines through in the thoughtful illustrations of virtue and perseverance that populate his narrative. I highly recommend "Floyd's Flowers" for readers seeking profound insights into the early African American literary landscape. This book is not only a delightful read for children but also an essential text for educators and scholars interested in cultural history and the development of moral education within the African American community. Floyd's masterful blend of duty and beauty offers timeless lessons that resonate well beyond its era.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
53LI. “THE BLACK SHEEP” OF THE REYNOLDS FAMILY.
2PREFACE.
54LII. THE HOLY BIBLE.
3I. A SPELLING LESSON.
55LIII. ANDREW CARNEGIE’S ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.
4II. THE TRUTH ABOUT LUCK.
56LIV. DIRECTIONS FOR LITTLE GENTLEMEN.
5III. AN EVENING AT HOME.
57LV. THE LETTER OF THE LAW.
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6IV. THE MAKING OF A MAN.
58LVI. THE BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN.
7V. FALSE PRIDE.
59LVII. THE RIGHT TO PLAY.
8VI. THANKSGIVING AT PINEY GROVE.
60LVIII. A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
9VII. THE LOUD GIRL.
61LIX. DRINKING AND SMOKING.
10VIII. THE ROWDY BOY.
62LX. THE NICKEL THAT BURNED IN FRANK’S POCKET.
11IX. HONESTY.
63LXI.
12X. UNCLE NED AND THE INSURANCE SOLICITOR.
64LXII. THE BAD BOY—WHO HE IS.
13XI. THE STRENUOUS LIFE.
65LXIII. THE BAD BOY—HOW TO HELP HIM.
14XII. A HUMBUG.
66LXIV. THOMAS GREENE BETHUNE.
15XIII. A CANDIDATE FOR BAPTISM.
67LXV. NOT FIT TO KNOW.
16XIV. GOING WITH THE CROWD.
68LXVI. THE RIGHT WAY.
17XV. MARY AND HER DOLLS.
69LXVII. KEEPING FRIENDSHIP IN REPAIR.
18XVI. JAKY TOLBERT’S PLAYMATES.
70LXVIII. LITTLE ANNIE’S CHRISTMAS.
19XVII. A VALENTINE PARTY.
71LXIX. THE VELOCIPEDE RACE.
20XVIII. “NO MONEY DOWN.”
72LXX. FAULT-FINDING.
21XIX. TOMMY’S BABY BROTHER.
73LXXI. THE PURITANS’ SABBATH.
22XX. KEEPING SCHOOL.
74LXXII. THE DEVIL ON AN EXCURSION.
23XXI. THE SCHOOL OF THE STREET.
75LXXIII. RANDOM REMARKS.
24XXII. THE FOX HUNT.
76LXXIV. BENJAMIN BANNEKER, THE NEGRO ASTRONOMER.
25XXIII. A BOLD VENTURE.
77LXXV. “A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM.”
26XXIV. A HERO IN BLACK.
78LXXVI. DIRECTIONS FOR LITTLE LADIES.
27XXV. THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
79LXXVII. THREE WORDS TO YOUNG PEOPLE.
28XXVI. SAMUEL C. ARMSTRONG.
80LXXVIII. “A LAMP UNTO MY FEET.”
29XXVII. HOW TO BE HANDSOME.
81LXXIX. THREE BRIGADES.
30XXVIII. PATIENCE.
82LXXX. “HOME, SWEET HOME.”
31XXIX. THE BITER BIT.
83LXXXI. EDMUND ASA WARE.
32XXX. THE ALPHABET OF SUCCESS.
84LXXXII. AN ANTE-BELLUM NEGRO PREACHER.
33XXXI. EASTER MONDAY IN WASHINGTON.
85LXXXIII. PURITY OF CHARACTER.
34XXXII. KEEPING ONE’S ENGAGEMENTS.
86LXXXIV.
35XXXIII. A MIDNIGHT MISHAP.
87LXXXV.
36XXXIV. FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
88LXXXVI ON BEING IN EARNEST.
37XXXV. OUR DUMB ANIMALS.
89LXXXVII. YOUNG PEOPLE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
38XXXVI. A PLUCKY BOY.
90LXXXVIII. THE LITTLE SAILOR CAT.
39XXXVII. A HEART-TO-HEART TALK.
91LXXXIX.
40XXXVIII. A GHOST STORY.
92XC. A WORD TO PARENTS.
41XXXIX. GOOD CHEER.
93XCI. A HELPFUL MESSAGE.
42XL. LIFE A BATTLE.
94XCII. THE UNSEEN CHARMER.
43XLI. RULED BY PRIMITIVE METHODS.
95XCIII. OUR COUNTRY.
44XLII. HUNTING AN EASY PLACE.
96XCIV. THE “DON’T-CARE” GIRL.
45XLIII. BURT BANKSTON’S BEQUEST.
97XCV. NEGRO HEROES.
46XLIV. THE BIG BLACK BURGLAR.
98XCVI. FREDERICK DOUGLASS TO YOUNG PEOPLE.
47XLV. PIN-MONEY MADE WITH THE NEEDLE.
99XCVII. TOO HIGH A DAM.
48XLVI. SELF-HELP.
100XCVIII. A GOOD FELLOW.
49XLVII. HENRY WARD BEECHER’S TESTIMONY.
101XCIX. THE FUTURE OF THE NEGRO.
50XLVIII. ROUNDING UP A CHICKEN THIEF.
102C THE TRAINING OF CHILDREN.
51XLIX. SHIELDS GREEN, THE MARTYR.
103Memorable Quotes
52L. AIMING AT SOMETHING.
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