This Was the World by Wywy Thompson

Wywy's family has a fascinating history, and it's recorded. This is the precious memories of a black socialite,. A narrative of the life and times of constance houston thompson. Wywy was born into slavery in 18 22 in alabama. Her great grandfather joshua huston wound up in texas with the last name houston. His education meant that following the civil war and emancipation joshua was in a better position to pursue life as a freeman. He bought property and opened his own blacksmith shop. Skiff gates is a historian, professor and literary critic who serves as the director of the hutchins centre for african and af