Charles Waddell Chesnutt

Pioneer of the Color Line

By Helen M. Chesnutt | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

The driving force in Chesnutt’s life was the wish to help his race. Long before the days of the NAACP, which he later joined, and to the end of his life, he lectured, wrote,and corresponded on the everlasting problem.“ His letters reveal courage and good sense with which he faced racial discrimination.”

Originally published in 1952.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of Charles Waddell Chesnutt

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807806210
Paperback
ISBN 9780807896365
EBook
ISBN 9781469640204
PDF
ISBN 9798890876294

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The driving force in Chesnutt’s life was the wish to help his race. Long before the days of the NAACP, which he later joined, and to the end of his life, he lectured, wrote,and corresponded on the everlasting problem.“ His letters reveal courage and good sense with which he faced racial discrimination.”

Originally published in 1952.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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The driving force in Chesnutt’s life was the wish to help his race. Long before the days of the NAACP, which he later joined, and to the end of his life, he lectured, wrote,and corresponded on the everlasting problem.“ His letters reveal courage and good sense with which he faced racial discrimination.”

Originally published in 1952.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political and military

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How long is Charles Waddell Chesnutt and how many pages does it have?

Charles Waddell Chesnutt has 338 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Charles Waddell Chesnutt?

Helen M. Chesnutt

Who is the Publisher of the book Charles Waddell Chesnutt?

The University of North Carolina Press

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Charles Waddell Chesnutt is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807806210) and paperback(ISBN 9780807896365) and ebook(ISBN 9781469640204) and pdf(ISBN 9798890876294)

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