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When I Can Read My Title Clear: Literacy, Slavery and Religion in the Antebellum South,Used
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This is the first study to focus on the roots of slavery in the AfricanAmerican drive for literacy and schooling that exploded immediately after the American Civil War. The author examines why blacks valued literacy, how it played an integral part in the black church, and how it served as an instrument of political resistance in the AfricanAmerican community under slavery. Cornelius also explores the complexities and contradictions in the roles played by early southern slaveholders who used literacy as a barrier between black and white, slave and free. While legal restrictions against teaching slaves to read were less extensive than commonly thought, sanctions were brutal and pervasive. However, despite the threat of grim punishments, enslaved AfricanAmericans did learn to read.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'When I Can Read My Title Clear'? A: The book explores the roots of slavery in the African-American quest for literacy and education following the American Civil War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Janet Duitsman Cornelius.
- Q: When was 'When I Can Read My Title Clear' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1992.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the value of literacy in the black church, its role in political resistance, and the complexities of slaveholders' attitudes towards teaching slaves to read.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: The book has a total of 215 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in this book? A: The material is not specified, but it is a paperback edition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Black & African Americans.
- Q: What makes this study unique? A: It is the first study to specifically focus on the relationship between slavery and the African-American pursuit of literacy.