Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches Of The Higher Classes Of Colored Society In Philadelphia (1841) is a book written by James M. Smythe that provides a detailed description of the African American community in Philadelphia during the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of sketches that portray the lives of the wealthy and educated African Americans of the time, including their social status, education, religion, and political views. Smythe provides an insight into the lives of these individuals, who were often overlooked and marginalized in society. He also highlights the challenges they faced in their struggle for equality and the efforts they made to improve their community. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the lives of African Americans during a crucial period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in Philadelphia and the United States.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.
