Noonday Exigencies In America (1871)

Noonday Exigencies In America is a book written by Hinton Rowan Helper and published in 1871. The book is a collection of essays and articles that were written by Helper during the Reconstruction era in the United States. The author was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and the promotion of equality among all races.The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different topic. The first section focuses on the political and social conditions of the South during the Reconstruction era. Helper discusses the challenges faced by African Americans in the South, including discrimination, violence, and economic oppression.The second section of the book deals with the economic conditions of the South. Helper argues that the South's reliance on agriculture and slavery had hindered its economic development and that the region needed to diversify its economy in order to prosper.The third section of the book focuses on race relations in America. Helper argues that racism was deeply ingrained in American society and that it needed to be eradicated in order for the country to move forward.Overall, Noonday Exigencies In America is a powerful and thought-provoking book that provides a unique perspective on the Reconstruction era in the United States. Helper's insights into the political, social, and economic conditions of the South are still relevant today, and his call for equality and justice for all remains an important message.With An Appendix To Be Read In Advance Of The Text, In The Perusal Of These Pages, By All Such Inattentive Persons As May Have Been, Some Years Ago In The Habit Of Reading With Eyes Askant.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.