""From Slave to Citizen"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Manly Melden and published in 1921. It is an account of the African American struggle for citizenship and equal rights in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book begins with an overview of the history of slavery in America and the Civil War, and then delves into the Reconstruction era and the efforts of African Americans to gain political and social equality. Melden provides detailed accounts of the key figures and events that shaped this period, including the founding of the NAACP and the rise of Jim Crow laws. The book also explores the impact of World War I and the Great Migration on the African American community. Overall, ""From Slave to Citizen"" provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of a pivotal moment in American history and the ongoing struggle for civil rights.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.