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My grandmother Gertrude received a copy of The Friendly Road for Christmas in 1919. It must have been a special gift book--green leather binding, gold embossing, a sheet of tissue paper protecting the color plate facing the title page--this a painting of a solitary man enjoying a swim in a sun dappled stream with the caption "Surely it is good to be alive at a time like this." Written in first person, pseudo autobiographical style, the “author” of The Friendly Road, David Grayson, is a writer,* living on a farm with cows to milk, and ducks and pigs to feed, and fields in need of plowing. ...

Delve into Following the Color Line An Account of Negro Citizenship in the American Democracy, a profound exploration of race relations in the United States in 1908, over four decades after the Civil War. This insightful work is divided into three parts The Negro in the South, The Negro in the North, and The Negro in the Nation. It presents a balanced view of the struggles faced by African Americans, encompassing both rural and urban perspectives. Topics such as the impact of lynching, power dynamics, political challenges, and the quest for survival are examined in detail. Join narrator Roger ...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace with "Friendly Road, New Adventures in Contentment," where we delve into the timeless quest for fulfillment and joy. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that celebrate the richness of life through stories of adventure, reflection, and the pursuit of happiness. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a variety of narratives that inspire courage, resilience, and a deeper understanding of what it means to find contentment in an ever-changing world. This is not a single story but a ...