Timeline
Lifetime:
1848 -
1909
Passed: ≈
115 years ago
Title
Writer
Country/Nationality
William H. Councill
Books by William H. Councill
Lamp of Wisdom
History
Non-Fiction
Biography
Education
19th century
Slavery
Education
Reconstruction
Civil Rights
Emancipation
Cultural History
African American History
Black History
African diaspora
Huntsville Normal School
Alabama A&M University
“Lamp of Wisdom” by William H. Councill, a former slave and a contemporary of Booker T. Washington, delves into the history of the African American community, tracing their journey from Africa through the era of slavery in the United States, and thei...
Negro Laborer: A Word to Him
History
Non-Fiction
Essays
Education
Slavery
History
Advice
Equality
Sociology
Race
Empowerment
African American
Opportunity
Labor
Inequality
Community
Work ethic
In 'Negro Laborer: A Word to Him', William H. Councill offers practical advice to the African American labor force of his time. Drawing from his experiences as a former slave and educator, Councill provides a series of short reflections aimed at enco...