Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party by Martin Robison Delany
"Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party" by Martin Robison Delany is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents Delany's expedition to the Niger Valley in Africa, reflecting on the social and political movements among African descendant communities in the United States and their aspirations for emigration and self-determination. Delany's emphasis on the potential for African development and industries, particularly cotton, suggests a deep commitment to creatinga prosperous future for people of African descent. The opening of the report reveals organized political movements aimed at advocating for the emigration of black Americans and the establishment of a presence in Africa. Delany discusses significant early conventions, such as the National Emigration Convention held in Cleveland, where plans for black emigration were solidified. The document outlines the intentions behind the Niger Valley Exploring Party and Delany's personal objectives, including comprehensive investigations of Africa's geography, climate, resources, and the welfare of its inhabitants, establishing a scientific foundation for potential settlement and economic development. Delany's experiences, observations, and correspondence highlight not only his determination but also the complex dialogue surrounding race and opportunity in both America and Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Yoruba (African people) |
| Subject | African Americans -- Colonization -- Africa |
| Subject | Liberia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22118 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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