United States History, Children - Social Studies, Peoples & Cultures, African American History
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Overview
This window into history examine the unprecedented mass migration of black Americans from the South to the North, their struggle to secure full citizenship, subsequent race conflicts, the explosion of African American culture in urban America, and the contributions of notable figures such as Louis Armostrong, Langston Hughes, Marcus Garvey, and Satchel Paige. 40 photos.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 7 UpTwo noteworthy, clearly written volumes. The Gathering Storm covers the post-Revolutionary years through 1829, while Bound for Glory covers World War I through the start of the Great Depression. Both titles are excellent overviews, paying close attention to how ordinary (and some extraordinary) African Americans lived. The books begin with chronological timetables that give readers a sense of the times. Bound for Glory provides particularly good coverage of the overlooked artists of the Harlem Renaissance and the black heroes of World War I. The black-and-white illustrations are excellent, especially in their depiction of the life of the average person. Two important additions to library collections.Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TNBook Details
Published
July 1, 1996
Publisher
Philadelphia, [Pa.] : Chelsea House Publishers, c1997.
Pages
128
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780791022610