African American Frontiers: Slave Narratives and Oral Histories

(Hardback)

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The harsh road from slavery to citizenship passed through many frontiers. This collection of writings offers an overview of and insights into African American frontiers, from the publication of the first slave narrative in 1703, to 1948 when President Truman integrated the Armed Forces. The book is a useful historical resource that brings together diverse first-person accounts of individual African Americans through primary source documents. These accounts enable the reader to see the world as it once was, as told by the men and women who lived in it.

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"Recommended." - The Book Report "Well-organized, attractive." - School Library Journal "All libraries with strong U.S. history research or African American collections should include it in their holdings." - Choice "Recommended for large university library collections and any other libraries specializing in slave writings, African American history, or migration." - MultiCultural Review "Public, community college, and high school libraries should find this reference tool a valuable addition to their collections." - Booklist

Author Bio

Alan Govenar, PhD, is founder and president of Documentary Arts and is a writer, folklorist, filmmaker, and photographer.