“The Negro in the South,” a Project Gutenberg eBook by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, explores the economic and religious experiences of African Americans. Washington’s essays focus on the economic development of the Negro race during and after slavery, highlighting the role of industrial training. Du Bois examines the economic revolution in the South and the complex relationship between Christianity, slavery, and emancipation. The text also features a detailed license agreement allowing for the free distribution and use of the eBook. The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by African Americans in the post-Civil War South, considering themes of labor, education, and social justice. The goal is to promote open access and understanding of this historical and social context.