""You Can't Build A Chimney From The Top: The South Through The Life Of A Negro Educator"" by Joseph Winthrop Holley is a memoir that tells the story of the author's life as a Black educator in the American South during the early 20th century. Holley was born in 1874 in Albany, Georgia, and grew up in a time when segregation and racism were rampant in the South. Despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges, he was able to receive an education and become a teacher and later a college president.Throughout the book, Holley reflects on his experiences as a Black educator and the struggles he faced in trying to provide quality education to his students. He discusses the impact of segregation on the education system and the ways in which he worked to overcome these barriers. Holley also shares his thoughts on the role of education in promoting social justice and equality.The book provides a detailed look at the history of the American South during the early 20th century, as well as the experiences of Black educators during this time. Holley's personal story is both inspiring and informative, offering readers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the Civil Rights era. Overall, ""You Can't Build A Chimney From The Top"" is a powerful and thought-provoking memoir that sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.