"History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest" by Edward A. Johnson is a significant work that sheds light on the contributions of African American soldiers during the Spanish-American War. Johnson meticulously documents the experiences, challenges, and valor of these soldiers, who often faced discrimination and prejudice despite their bravery. The book serves as a crucial historical account, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the roles played b...

"Light Ahead for the Negro" by Edward A. Johnson is a profound exploration of the African American experience, focusing on the struggles and aspirations of Black individuals in a society marked by racial discrimination. Johnson's work emphasizes the importance of education, self-improvement, and community solidarity as essential tools for overcoming adversity. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader social commentary, he inspires readers to envision a future where equality and ju...

Many causes led up to the Spanish-American war. Cuba had been in a state of turmoil for a long time, and the continual reports of outrages on the people of the island by Spain greatly aroused the Americans. The "ten years war" had terminated, leaving the island much embarrassed in its material interests, and woefully scandalized by the methods of procedure adopted by Spain and principally carried out by Generals Campos and Weyler, the latter of whom was called the "butcher" on account of h...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSCHAPTER IThe Cause of The War With Spain—The Virginius Affair—General Fitzhugh Lee—Belligerent Rights to Insurgents—Much Money and Time Spent by United States—Spain Tries to Appease Public Sentiment—Weyler "The Butcher"—Resolutions by Congress Favoring Insurgents—Insurgents Gain by—General Antonio Maceo—The Spirit of Insurgents at Maceo's Death—Jose Maceo—Weyler's Policy—Miss Cisnero...

In "Light Ahead for the Negro," Edward A. Johnson crafts a compelling narrative that explores the socio-political landscape faced by African Americans in the early 20th century. With a blend of historical analysis and personal reflection, Johnson employs a lyrical prose style that vividly portrays the struggles and aspirations of the Negro community. His work situates itself within the broader context of the Harlem Renaissance, reflecting hopes for racial uplift and social justice, while a...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Tredje delen i romance-serien Prince Edward Islands stränder av den omåttligt populära Liz Johnson. Kelsey Ahern har uppträtt på teatern Victoria Playhouse på Prince Edward Island varje sommar sedan hon var sju. Men när en orkan förstör byggnaden är det inte bara hennes minnen som står på spel, utan även hennes framtid som dramalärare och coach. Tillsammans med Levi Ross, skolans anläggningschef, anordnar hon en välgörenhetsshow för att tjäna in pengar till återuppbyggandet av teatern. Han...

When Eli Ross left Prince Edward Island to join the NHL, he left a broken family behind. More than a decade later, he's broke and headed home to an uncertain welcome. He wants to make things right with the family he wronged, but his mom's business partner isn't making it easy. To top it off, the coaching job he's accepted turns out to be far more difficult than he anticipated.For years, Violet Donaghy has put everything she had into making Eli's mom's ceramics shop a success, and s...

A hurricane may have destroyed her livelihood on Prince Edward Island, but she's determined to save her communityKelsey Ahern has performed at the Victoria Playhouse on Prince Edward Island every summer since she was seven. But when a hurricane destroys the building, it's not just her memories that are in jeopardy. Her future as a teacher and drama coach are too. She teams up with Levi Ross, the facilities director at the high school, to produce a benefit show to r...

**"**The Red Door Inn took my breath away! Highly recommended!"--Colleen Coble, author of The Inn at Ocean's Edge and the Hope Beach seriesMarie Carrington is broke, desperate, and hoping to find sanctuary on Prince Edward Island while decorating a renovated bed-and-breakfast. Seth Sloane moved three thousand miles to help restore his uncle's Victorian B and B--and to forget about the fiancée who ...

"Full of heart, charm, and a couple you can cheer for all the way to the very end."--Courtney Walsh, New York Times bestselling authorWhen Meg Whitaker's father decides to sell the family's lobster fishing business to her high school nemesis, she sets out to prove she should take it over instead. Though she's never had any interest in running the small fleet--or even getting on a boat due to her per...

U.S. Air Force Comics #17 Now you can re-live (or, enjoy for the first time) these great adventures from two generations ago! The comic reprints from Golden Age Reprints and UP History and Hobby are reproduced from actual classic comics, and sometimes reflect the imperfection of books that are decades old.