Columbia, SC: published by author, 1912. 197 pages of text. Hardcover binding is frayed at spine extremities, with some staining and soiling, and quite a bit of spotting and discoloration. Inner hinges weakened, remaining attached and functional. Illustrated with a frontisportrait of Chappelle. Endpapers are foxed, with previous owner's name (Inez L. Moon) neatly on front endpaper. Minor foxing scattered throughout text, and spotting to page edges. Small library stamp on the publisher's page and last page of text. Small creases to several page corners, and a few pages with minor ink notations. No markings on the spine; non-circulating library. Written and compiled by Rev. John R. Wilson, A.M., D.D., Formerly Corresponding Secretary of the Educational Board of the National Baptist Convention of America. Chappelle was the President of Allen University (1888-1900 and 1908-1912), Secretary-Treasurer A. M. E. Sunday School Union (1900-1908), and Bishop 12th Episcopal Distric A. M. E. Church 1912. African-American studies. First Edition. Good condition.