Root and Branch: African Americans in New York and East Jersey, 1613-1863
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- Synopsis
- Drawing upon court records, letters, census data, and a host of other sources, the author traces the history of African Americans in New York and East Jersey from the colonial era until emancipation in 1863. He demonstrates that African Americans developed a vibrant culture, and that the movement toward freedom was ceaseless despite oppression.
- Copyright:
- 1999
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 413 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780807824924
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 12/27/07
- Copyrighted By:
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Kent Stein
- Proofread By:
- Elizabeth Aldworth
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.