Discover the insightful wisdom of William H. Councill, a former slave and contemporary of Booker T. Washington, who founded the Huntsville Normal School, now known as Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. In this thought-provoking short volume, Councill offers invaluable advice to the Negro workers of his era, intertwining his personal experiences with statistical insights that shed light on the challenges they faced. His reflections provide a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and opinions prevalent during his time, making this work both a historical document and a source of inspiration. (Summary by Larry Wilson)