THE UNITED NEGRO: HIS PROBLEMS AND PROGRESS

Red cloth covers with gold lettering on the front cover which is faded. Black lettering on the front cover with ornate black borders and illustrations which are slightly worn and soiled. Blind stamped title on spine with black illustration which are slightly soiled. Covers exhibit moderate wear, fraying and soiling on corners and spine ends. Moderate soiling and wear on edges and hinges. Moderate soiling and shelf wear to covers and spine. Light soiling and yellowing to marbled page ends. Inside hinges are cracked but still attached. Ffep has a 2 1/2" tear on the bottom edge by the spine and is fragile. Yellowing to text and the many illustrations due to age. Otherwise clean and unmarked. This is a uncommon book which contains "Addresses and proceedings to Negro's Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, held August 6-11, 1902." The First Division in the book is most historical and preliminary with presentations of introductory letters etc. The Second Division addresses and discusses the problems and progress of the Race. It focuses on the young people and the church as a religious force. It details what improvements should be made in the religious worship of the churches. It questions if the educated Negro is active in Christian work and if not what is the remedy? Also includes sections on Public School teachers and the necessity for high moral character. Many more subjects are discussed at this congress. Very interesting and informative reading. All books are individually examined and described. Never ex-lib unless stated.…