Occupations Of The Negroes (1895)

""Occupations of the Negroes"" is a historical book written by Henry Gannett in 1895. The book provides a detailed analysis of the occupations and employment opportunities available to African Americans in the late 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the types of jobs available, the economic conditions of the time, and the social and political factors that influenced the employment opportunities of African Americans. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of African American employment. The first chapter provides a general overview of the economic conditions of the time and the types of jobs available to African Americans. The following chapters delve deeper into specific occupations, including farming, domestic work, and skilled trades such as blacksmithing and carpentry. Throughout the book, Gannett provides detailed statistics and analysis, drawing on a wide range of sources to paint a comprehensive picture of the employment opportunities available to African Americans in the late 19th century. He also examines the social and political factors that influenced these opportunities, including discrimination, segregation, and the legacy of slavery. Overall, ""Occupations of the Negroes"" is a valuable historical resource that provides insight into the economic and social conditions faced by African Americans in the late 19th century. It offers a detailed analysis of the employment opportunities available to African Americans at the time and sheds light on the complex social and political factors that influenced these opportunities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.