About
An American author and political activist, he wrote novels dealing with the theme of race. The Marrow of Tradition remains one of his most famous works.
Before Fame
After passing the bar exam, he established a legal stenography business.
Trivia
He was seven-eighths white, but he identified himself as an African American.
Family Life
He married Susan Perry in 1878.
Associated With
He was invited to Mark Twain's 70th birthday party.
