Black Firsts
Jessie Carney Smith
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at 250 WPM13h 7m
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Black Firsts
by Jessie Carney Smith, Jessie Carney Smith, Casper Leroy Jordan
Published
2009
Publisher
Fall River Press
Pages
787
ISBN-13
9781435119673
ISBN-10
1435119673
Description
Readers will revel in the stories of barrier-breaking pioneers in all fields-arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, inventing, journalism, religion, science, sports, and more. And they will rejoice in their triumphs. With hundreds of illustrations and a daily calendar of firsts, Black Firsts is the culmination of many hours of work, courage, and perseverance, the exact qualities represented within. Black Firsts is a testament to a rich but often overlooked part of our history. Jessie Carney Smith, William and Camille Cosby Professor of the Humanities at Fisk University, gives us stories of a people overcoming adversity to emerge triumphant. A vital collection of amazing scholarship, Black Firsts remembers and celebrates those who have won personal victories against the forces arrayed against them.
Subjects
How to live on 24 hours a day
A Modern Utopia
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Die Traumdeutung
The Devil's Dictionary
The Problems of Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Black Firsts?
This edition of Black Firsts has approximately 787 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Black Firsts?
For most readers, Black Firsts typically takes between 16h 24m and 10h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 196,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 196,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Black Firsts?
The estimated word count for Black Firsts is approximately 196,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Black Firsts?
Black Firsts was written by Jessie Carney Smith, Jessie Carney Smith, Casper Leroy Jordan.
When was Black Firsts published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.