官方藏书 / History_-_American / Progress and Achievements of the Colored People / Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success
Progress and Achievements of the Colored People / Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success Kelly Miller · History_-_American · 115 章
目录 PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COLORED PEOPLE CONTAINING THE STORY OF THE WONDERFUL ADVANCEMENT OF THE COLORED AMERICANS—THE MOST MARVELOUS IN THE HISTORY OF NATIONS—THEIR PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS, TOGETHER WITH THEIR PRESENT-DAY OPPORTUNITIES AND A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS—THE DAWN OF A TRIUMPHANT ERA. :: :: :: :: :: A HANDBOOK FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT WHICH LEADS TO GREATER SUCCESS Chapter 2 FOREWORD. CONTENTS. Progress and Achievements of the Colored People YOUR CHILDREN MAY BECOME DISTINGUISHED THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES BECAUSE HE ALWAYS APPLIES THE VULGAR EPITHET TO HIS RACE THE FIELD OF OPPORTUNITY THE DIGNITY OF THE RACE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN THE FIELD OF ORGANIZED LABOR THE JEWS HAVE AGES OF LEARNING WARS BETWEEN JEWS AND ETHIOPIANS THE JAPANESE AS AN ILLUSTRATION THE CHINESE BLACK MEN DISCOVER ART OF WORKING METALS THE JEW AND THE COLORED MAN AUTHORS, WRITERS, POETS AND THE FINE ARTS THE OVERGROUND RAILROAD A Mighty Way to Progress—The Underground Railroad a Thing of the Past SUCCESS THROUGH SELF HELP ETHIOPIANS NEARLY PERFECT THE TEACHER, DOCTOR, LAWYER, CLERGYMAN—WHICH ARE YOU FITTED FOR? THE ROAD TO SUCCESS OR EASY LESSONS FOR EVERY DAY LIFE THE MAN OF HOPE; THE MAN OF DESPAIR; AND THE MAN OF “DON’T CARE” Optimism, Pessimism, Indifference THE PLEASURES OF THE FLESH, and the PLEASURES OF THE MIND THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST The Laws of Nature Determine Who Shall Live, and Who Shall Die THE VICTORY OF THE MAN WHO DARES Chapter 29 THE WISE MAN’S PHILOSOPHY The Secret of Successful Work The Key to Success Quick Sales and Small Profits The Early Bird Gets the Worm SAVE YOUR MONEY AND MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU BECOME A LAND OWNER OWN YOUR OWN HOME DON’T BORROW MONEY FOR NEEDLESS EXPENSES ESTABLISH A REPUTATION FOR YOURSELF IMPROVE PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES HOW TO MAKE USE OF VALUABLE SPARE TIME FIT YOURSELF FOR SOME TRADE OR CALLING WORK FOR SUCCESS WHILE YOUNG Opportunity for Business Life Build Up Your Credit Stiffen Your Backbone and Keep on Climbing Keep in the Race, Don’t Give Up Keep an Eye on the Future Produce Something and Increase Your Own Value to the World STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! BE EVERY MAN’S FRIEND Help Your Fellow Man Take Counsel of Your Best Friends SELECT YOUR OWN COMPANY KEEP YOUR NERVE STUDY YOUR HEALTH MAKING ONE HAND WASH THE OTHER SUPERSTITION AND LUCK GOOD AND BAD LUCK BE SLOW TO ANGER PRACTICE LOGIC, COMMON SENSE AND TACT ENCOURAGE OTHERS HOW TO LEARN SELF-CONTROL DON’T BE A DREAMER DON’T BE BASHFUL DON’T BE UNDECIDED DON’T BE TOO BIG FOR YOUR BUSINESS DON’T GET DISCOURAGED DON’T BE PREJUDICED DON’T BE SMALL MINDED DON’T WASTE TIME DON’T DECEIVE YOURSELF DON’T HIDE YOUR FAULTS DON’T BE A PESSIMIST, BE AN OPTIMIST DON’T BE A COWARD DO NOT SPEAK EVIL OF ANY ONE DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR PARENTS OR YOUR FAMILY Do Not Drink Alcohol Or Form Other Bad Habits Do Not Be a Spendthrift DON’T BE A KICKER OR A KNOCKER A GOOD WOMAN THE GLORY OF MAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN THE GOLDEN RULE, OR THE PRINCIPLE OF LIVE AND LET LIVE DON’T GO INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH “THE DEVIL” HONESTY THE BEST POLICY Do As You Would Be Done By Keep in Touch With God Do Not Try to Succeed Without the Help of God The More a Man Gains Wisdom the Nearer He Gets to God Do Not Violate the Laws of Nature The Devil’s Work in the Home, in Society, in Business, in Politics, and in Every Walk of Life INTRODUCTION. PRE-CIVIL-WAR PERIOD. CHURCH SCHOOLS AFTER THE WAR. PUBLIC PROVISION FOR NEGRO EDUCATION. SCHOOLS MAINTAINED BY PRIVATE AGENCIES. INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. SCHOOLS MAINTAINED BY INDEPENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WHITE CHURCH BOARDS MAINTAINING COLORED SCHOOLS. Chapter 100 COLORED CHURCH BOARDS MAINTAINING SCHOOLS. OTHER AGENCIES INTERESTED IN NEGRO EDUCATION. HOSPITALS AND NURSE TRAINING SCHOOLS. THE THREE IMPORTANT TYPES OF EDUCATION. GOOD MANNERS AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE THE SOUL NEEDS SPACE TO DEVELOP DUTY BEGINS IN THE HOME LOVE AND REVERENCE FOR ONE’S COUNTRY MOTHER THE HIGHEST TYPE OF HUMANITY NEED OF CARE AND WATCHFULNESS REGULARITY OF HABITS PERIOD OF ISOLATION OR QUARANTINE HOW TO KEEP THE BABY WELL STAMMERING CURED AT HOME THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE