Dorothy R. McField, granddaughter, provides a glimpse into the brief life of her grandfather, a multi-talented, self-taught, outspoken believer in the dignity of all men. S.H. Johnson expressed himself through his poetry, which is as relevant today as it was when it was first written at the end of the 19th Century, when he lived and worked in Lawrence, Kansas. This is the first known collection of his poetry.
My Grandfather's Words-A Century Later
Poems By S.H.Johnson, 19th Century Kansan
by Dorothy R. McField
My Grandfather's Words-A Century Later
Poems By S.H.Johnson, 19th Century Kansan
by Dorothy R. McField
Published Dec 19, 2006
104 Pages
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
Book Excerpt
Much of Sam Johnson's poetry was centered around the idea that Negroes were to be challenged to be the best they could be following the harsh experiences of slavery. For example, "Some Things We Should Not Do" says" ...We should not neglect learning, But think it deeply wrong to lightly prize the "lever" That moves the world along."
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