Reverend Dr. Thomas Nelson Baker: Philosopher Born Enslaved - Hardcover

by Linda Batty (Author), George Yancy (Introduction by)

From slave to Doctor of Philosophy to preacher, Thomas Nelson Baker exemplifies the struggles and rewards of becoming and being an educated Black man in Jim Crow America. His biography is both a lesson in history and a source of inspiration.

Author Biography

Linda Batty is a professional librarian who served as a faculty member at Northfield Mount Hermon preparatory school. Her previous publications include annual bibliographies for Lincoln Center's Film Comment magazine and the American Film Institute's American Film magazine.