John Ogilvie and the Beginnings of Black Education in Texas
by
Flora Beach Burlingame
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The Civil War has ended, and the slaves have been freed. True freedom comes with learning, but who will teach them?
John Ogilvie comes to America fresh out of school in Scotland, and is captivated by the idea of teaching the freed slaves.
Putting his personal dreams on hold, he is sent...