"Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children" by Silas Xavier Floyd is a compilation of short narratives crafted to inspire and uplift young minds, especially colored children, through engaging tales that teach vital moral principles. Through relatable characters and accessible language, the book explores concepts of virtue, responsibility, and determination, encouraging young readers to appreciate the value of hard work, honor, and compassion, as demonstrated by the story of a new girl named Bertha, who showed them that true friendship is shown with thoughtful actions rather than mere words. With a focus on community, family, and personal strength, each story serves as a gentle guide, assisting children in developing into kind, conscientious, and successful individuals.
Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children Being One Hundred Short Stories Gleaned from the Storehouse of Human Knowledge and Experience: Simple, Amusing, Elevating
By Silas Xavier Floyd
Encounter heartwarming stories of children learning to navigate life's challenges with honesty, kindness, and courage.
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About the AuthorSilas Xavier Floyd was an African-American educator, preacher, and journalist. Active in Augusta, Georgia, he was a writer and editor at the Augusta Sentinel and later wrote for the Augusta Chronicle. In 1892 he co-founded the Negro Press Association of Georgia. He was pastor at Augusta's Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a prominent agent of the International Sunday School Convention. He was also a public school principal and an officer of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools.
Silas Xavier Floyd was an African-American educator, preacher, and journalist. Active in Augusta, Georgia, he was a writer and editor at the Augusta Sentinel and later wrote for the Augusta Chronicle. In 1892 he co-founded the Negro Press Association of Georgia. He was pastor at Augusta's Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a prominent agent of the International Sunday School Convention. He was also a public school principal and an officer of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools.
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