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Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

- The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Om Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

A young reader''s edition of Candacy TaylorΓÇÖs acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the ΓÇ£Black travel guide to America.ΓÇ¥ For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldnΓÇÖt eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses.The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated.This young reader''s edition of Candacy TaylorΓÇÖs critically acclaimed adult book Overground Railroad includes her own photographs of Green Book sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. The book also includes an author''s note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9781419749490
  • Format:
  • Inbunden
  • Sidor:
  • 272
  • Utgiven:
  • 28. april 2022
  • Mått:
  • 235x192x27 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 926 g.
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Leveranstid: 4-7 vardagar
Förväntad leverans: 3. december 2024

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A young reader''s edition of Candacy TaylorΓÇÖs acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and was the ΓÇ£Black travel guide to America.ΓÇ¥ For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Because of segregation, Black travelers couldnΓÇÖt eat, sleep, or even get gas at most white-owned businesses.The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated.This young reader''s edition of Candacy TaylorΓÇÖs critically acclaimed adult book Overground Railroad includes her own photographs of Green Book sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. The book also includes an author''s note, endnotes, bibliography, timeline, and index.

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