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The
Underground Railroad Official National Park Handbook Here is an excellent, concise overlook of the Undergound Railroad gleaned from court records, buildings, letters, and memories of former slaves. Contains period photos and expuisite paintings.This handbook was written and published by the National Park Service to fulfill a Congressional directive. Therefore this book is not normally on sale in regular bookstores, except for bookshops at national parks and other governmental facilities. 6" x 8¼" 88 pages, illustrated, paperbound #50 Undergound RR $16.00  |
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Challenging
Slavery in the Chesapeake Black and White Resistance to Human Bondage, 1775–1865 by T. Stephen Whitman Here is the no-holds-barred story of the conflicts and struggles of African-Americans to gain their freedom in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. Of particular note is the efforts of African, both slave and free who were caught up in two underground railroads in the 1850s, both violent. As one spirited runaways northward to freedom, the other kidnapped blacks for sale in the South. 6" x 9" 301 pages, index, photos, paperbound #496 Challenging Slavery on the Chesapeake $20.00 |
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Hard Road To Glory The African-American Athlete in Boxing by Arthur R. Ashe, Jr..6 Putting the record straight. Forgotten facts. Boxing has given the African-American athlete an opportunity to catch the national imagination through physical prowess. This book describes both the triumph and tragedy, the elation and suffering, of blacks as they met not only the physical challenges of their sport, but also the gratuitous challenges of racism. 6” x 9” 152 pages, indes, paperbound #472 Hard Road - Boxing $9.95 |
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The
Messman Chronicles –African Americans in the U.S. Navy,
1932–1943 by
Richard E. Miller Despite racial discrimination and second-class status with in the enlisted corps, the U.S. Navy's mess attendants, officers' cooks, and stewards compled aproud legacy of combat servicein World War II. The heroism of a few like "Dorie" Miller, became well known to the American public, but most have long been forgotten. This book tells the story of these thousands of unheraldedsailors of African descent who served in frontline combat with fellow messmen of Filipino,Guamanian, and Chinese ancestry. 6" x 9" 391 pages, index, photos, hardbound #467 Messman Chronicles $32.95 |
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The
Buffalo Soldiers by William H. Leckie Negro soldiers who wanted to remain in the U.S. Army after the Civil War were organized into the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments. These remarkable fighting units controlled hostile Indians on the Great Plains during the next twenty years (1865–1885). Invaluable and unrecognized, they endured harsh living conditions, prejudicial treatment by higher army officials and prejudice in frontier towns. 5¼” x 8” 290 pages, index, illustrated, paperbound #333 Buffalo Soldiers $19.95 |
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Black Infantry in the West, 1869-91 by Arlen L. Fowler Six regiments of African-American soldiers were organized in 1866. The two cavalry regiments were described in The Buffalo Soldiers. The others were the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st infantries. In 1869 the four infantry regiments were merged into two–the 24th and 25th–and were assigned to the turbulent Texas frontier. In 1880 the 24th was transferred to New Mexico and Arizona while the 25th moved north to the Dakotas. 5¼” x 8¼” 167 pages, index, photos, paperbound #349 Black Infantry $19.95 |
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Hidden
in Plain View A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad
by Jacqueline Tobin and
Raymond Dobard Here is the intriguing story handed down from generation to generation. Slaves were denied an education by their owners, but were encouraged to take up crafts. Little did the owners know that when slaves began to make quilts, these works of art contained secret codes that told slaves when to escape, what to bring along, and what route to take. Includes color photos, list of the codes and their meanings. 6½’ X 9½” 208 pages, photos, paperbound #341 Hidden in Plain View $14.00 |
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African American Women Scientists & Inventors by Otha Richard Sullivan The latest gem of the Black Stars Series brings African American women of science and invention to life. Countless African American women have made important contribution to science which impact on the way we live, work, and think today. Here are lively profiles of both unsung and legendary heroines spanning 300 years of American History. For example, Madame C. J. Walker emergedfrom a heritage of slavery todevelop the "Walker System" of hair care; Bessie Blount Griffin, a phyusical therapist invented a device for the handicapped; Dr. Angela D. Ferguson discovered a way to detect sickle cell anemia in newborns. Other outstanding women role models include Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb, Dr. Patricia Bath, Dr. Reatha Clark King, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, and many more. 8" x 9½" 96 pages, index, photos, hardbound ISBN 0-471-38707-X #62 African American Women Scientists $24.95 |
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African American Inventors by Otha Richard Sullivan For more than three centuries, African American inventors have been coming up with ingenious ideas. In fact, one cannot really know American history without learnign about the contributions of black discoverers. This inspiring, comprehensive collection shines history's spotlight on these courageous inventors and scientists. One by one, they persevered, despite prejudice and obstacles to education and training. Aside from some of the women mentioned above, here are some featured in this book: Benjamin Montgomery, born a slave, invented a steamship propellor; Jan Earnst Matzeliger, son of a Dutch engineer, invented a shoe making machine; Dr. George E. Carruthers, an astrophysicist, invented the lunar surface ultraviolet camera/spectrograph for Apollo 16; Dr. George Washington Carver found an awesome numbers for uses of peanuts, potatoes, and other plants. Plus many more. 8" x 9½" 164 pages, index, photos, hardbound ISBN 0-471-14804-0 #61 African American Inventors $24.95 |
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Alley
Life in Washington–Family, Community, Religion, and Folklife
in the City, 1859-1970 by
James Borchert The only book of its kind. Early in the 19th century, many people bought large building lots along the streets and avenues in Washington. To make extra money, they built narrow, two-story houses in the back of their lots which they rented to immigrants, and later, to freed slaves. Narrow streets provided access to these houses, creating a maze of odd-named lanes where a unique subculture evolved. 5¾” x 9” 329 pages, index, photos, maps, drawings, paperbound #198 Alley Life $22.95 |
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Negro
Folk Music, U.S.A. by
Harold Courlander According to the author, “Negro folk music...is the largest body of genuine folk music still alive in the USA...” Courlander wrote this well-researched exploration of the origins and development of this rich and varied musical tradition which, of course, includes jazz. The book also has authentic versions of over 40 folk songs such as “Wake up Jonan,” “ Traveling Shoes,” and “John Henry.” Chapters include Anthems & Spirituals, Cries, Calls, Hollering, Blues, Creole Songs, and more. 5¼”x 8½” 324 pages, index, paperbound #229 Negro Folk Music $9.95 |
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Black
Roots by Tony Burroughs A step-by-step guide to tracing the African-American family tree. Burroughs, an expert in the field of genealogy, gives a lot of advice on where to find rrecordsof black ancestors, and how to avoid dead ends. Trace, document, record, and write yoiuir family's history with this easy to read, authoritative guide. 6" x 9" 464 pages, index, paperbound #451 Black Roots $15.95 |
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The
Emergence of a Black Catholic Community. Augustine's in Washington by Morris J. MacGregor Since the early days of the Republic, Washington has nurtured an increasingly prosperous and articulate community of black Catholics. For much of that time the spiritual welfare of these citizens as well as their material aspirations centered on St. Augustine's parish. Popularly called "The Mother Church of Black Catholics," it provides a beacon of hope for its parishioners, and its history offers a unique lens through which to view the emergence of an important Washington community. MacGregor traces the history of St. Augustine's from its beginning asa modest chapel and school to its recent years as one of the city's most imposing and active churches. 6" x 9" 543 pages, index, photos, paperbound ISBN 0-80132-0943-9 #474 Emerg. Black Catholic Community $24.95 |
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