The Story of the Blacks
Enriched edition. Exploring the African American Experience: Struggles, Triumphs, and Resilience in AmericaBy Charles White
Length15h 26m
About this audiobook
In "The Story of the Blacks," Charles White offers a profound exploration of the African American experience through a narrative that marries historical analysis with personal storytelling. Written in a clear, engaging style, the book traverses the intricate tapestry of Black history in America, examining the struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions of African Americans from the transatlantic slave trade to contemporary society. White's evocative prose is supported by thorough research and thoughtful interpretation, establishing a narrative framework that highlights the socio-political tensions and cultural dynamics inherent in the Black experience. Charles White, an esteemed artist and activist, was deeply influenced by the Civil Rights Movement and the broader quest for racial justice in mid-20th century America. His own experiences as a Black man shaped his perspective and commitment to illuminating the struggles faced by his community. In this work, White seeks not only to document history but to provoke an ongoing dialogue about race, identity, and resilience, drawing upon his own artistic sensibilities to create a compelling account that resonates with both the heart and mind. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Story of the Blacks" to readers seeking to deepen their understanding of African American history and culture. White's meticulous approach, combined with his unique narrative voice, makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the complexities of race in America. It is a thought-provoking journey that encourages reflection, awareness, and, ultimately, hope.
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
GenreHistory
Length15 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2INTRODUCTORY.
3Chapter I.—Dampier's Account.
4Chapter II.—Cook's Account.
5Chapter III.—GOVERNOR PHILLIP'S EXPERIENCES.
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER IV.—The Racial War Begins.
7CHAPTER V.—Flinders' Account.
8CHAPTER VI.—Governor Macquarie's System.
9CHAPTER VII.—First Experience with the Interior Tribes.
10CHAPTER VIII.—The Darling Blacks.
11CHAPTER IX.—Dr. Leichhardt's Experiences.
12CHAPTER X.—THE MURDER OF KENNEDY, THE EXPLORER.
13CHAPTER XI.—A Few Massacres.
14Settler Greig—His Murderers and Avengers.
15WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER BY THE POLICE.
16THE MASSACRE AT DANGAR'S STATION.
17WHOLESALE POISONING.
18CHAPTER XII.—The Border Police.
19CHAPTER XIII.—TROUBLES IN PORT PHILLIP.
20SLAUGHTER OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.
21CHAPTER XIV.—The South Australian Tribes.
22CHAPTER XV.—THE WEST AUSTRALIAN TRIBES.
23CHAPTER XVI.—The Queensland Tribes.
24CHAPTER XVII.—THE WAR OF EXTERMINATION IN VAN DIEMEN'S LAND.
25CHAPTER XVIII.—FORMAL TRIALS OF NATIVES FOR MURDER.
26CHAPTER XIX.—PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ABORIGINES.
27CHAPTER XX.—Marriage Customs.
28CHAPTER XXI.—MOTHERHOOD and CHILDHOOD.
29CHAPTER XXII.—CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH.
30CHAPTER XXIII.—THE MAN-MAKING CEREMONY.
31CHAPTER XXIV.—LIFE IN THE CAMP.
32CHAPTER XXV.—WEAPONS AND IMPLEMENTS.
33CHAPTER XXVI.—Food, and Their Methods of Procuring It.
34CHAPTER XXVII.—The Practice Of Cannibalism.
35CHAPTER XXVIII.—Clothing And Ornaments.
36CHAPTER XXIX.—The Corroboree or National Song Dance.
37CHAPTER XXX.—Signs And Signals. Barter, Mimicry, &c.
38POWERS OF MIMICRY.
39CHAPTER XXXI.—The Natives As Trackers.
40CHAPTER XXXII.—Their Superstitions And Traditions.
41CHAPTER XXXIII.—Diseases And Their Treatment.
42CHAPTER XXXIV.—Burials And Mourning.
43CHAPTER XXXV.—Tribal Wars.
44CHAPTER XXXVI.—Black Bloodhounds—The Native Police.
45CHAPTER XXXVII.—Attempts To Civilize And Christianise.
46CHAPTER XXXVIII.—Decimation And Extinction.
47THE END.
48Memorable Quotes
More from Charles White
History of Australian Bushranging (Annotated)Charles White11h 50m4.2 (62)$2 · $0.00
Early Australian History. Convict Life in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Annotated)Charles White23h 25m3.7 (42)$2 · $0.00
History of Australian Bushranging 2Charles White12h 35m4.0 (37)$2 · $0.00
The Story of the BlacksCharles White15h 28m$2 · $0.00
A Brief History of IntelligenceMax S. Bennett12h 18m4.6 (6.6K)$29 · $0.00
Ghosts of HiroshimaCharles Pellegrino8h 59m4.5 (877)$23
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m4.6 (2.6K)$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h4.6 (5.2K)$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m4.6 (6.5K)$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m4.6 (927)$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m4.6 (1.4K)$33 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m4.6 (3.2K)$33 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m4.6 (678)$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m4.6 (809)$28 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
Fall and RiseMitchell Zuckoff17h 23m4.6 (9.8K)$40 · $0.00
The SurvivorJosef Lewkowicz, Michael Calvin9h 22m4.6 (2.5K)$29 · $0.00
Always FaithfulThomas Schueman, Zainullah Zaki12h 12m4.6 (977)$29 · $0.00
You may also like
Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United StatesJ. Albert Mann9h 21m4.3 (252)$29 · $0.00
Clash of CulturesChristopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier1h 58m4.2 (410)$15
Australia: A History - How an ancient land became a great democracyTony Abbott14h 26m4.4 (289)$33 · $0.00
Worlds Beyond The PolesFrancis Amadeo Giannini7h 50m3.7 (1.4K)$3.50 · $0.00
The History of Medieval EuropeLynn Thorndike24h 28m4.1 (476)$2 · $0.00
The Story of the BlacksCharles White15h 28m$2 · $0.00
The History of Puerto Rico (Annotated)R. A. Van Middeldyk8h 58m4.0 (202)$2 · $0.00
Indians, Cowboys, and Farmers and the Battle for the Great PlainsChristopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier2h 10m3.7 (93)$15
History of TasmaniaJohn West34h 11m3.3 (12)$2 · $0.00
History of Tasmania (Annotated)John West34h 14m4.2 (38)$2 · $0.00
A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port JacksonWatkin Tench5h 46m4.4 (58)$1 · $0.00
Sheridan’s Secret MissionRobert Cwiklik7h 34m3.6 (176)$26 · $0.00
The History of Tasmania (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)John West34h 13m$2 · $0.00
Indian Wars in North Carolina (Annotated)Enoch Lawrence Lee3h 14m$2 · $0.00
A History of KansasAnna E. Arnold6h 38m$2 · $0.00
History of Tasmania (Summarized Edition)John West7h 56m$2
The Condition of the SouthCarl Schurz10h 6m4.1 (15)$1 · $0.00
Spanish Explorers in the Southern United States, 1528-1543Knight of Elvas, active 16th century Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, active 16th century Pedro de Castañeda de Nájera14h 21m4.0 (170)$1.99 · $0.00
ChinaHenry Arthur Sir Blake2h 1m$1 · $0.00
Indian WarsAlexander Scott Withers, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, Enoch Lawrence Lee36h 26m4.1 (17)$1.99 · $0.00