The bone and sinew of the land : America's forgotten black pioneers & the struggle for equality
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New York : PublicAffairs, 2018.
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9781610398107, 1610398106
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Published
New York : PublicAffairs, 2018.
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Book
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xviii, 280 pages : map ; 24 cm
Language
English
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9781610398107, 1610398106

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-262) and index.
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"The American frontier is one of our most cherished and enduring national images. We think of the early settlers who tamed the wilderness and built the bones of our great country as courageous, independent--and white. In this groundbreaking work of deep historical research, Anna-Lisa Cox shows that this history simply isn't accurate. In fact, she has found a stunning number of black settlements on the frontier--in the thousands. Though forgotten today, these homesteads were a matter of national importance at the time; their mere existence challenged rationalizations for slavery and pushed the question toward a crisis--one that was not resolved until the eruption of the Civil War. Blending meticulous detail with lively storytelling, Cox brings historical recognition to the brave people who managed not just to secure their freedom but begin a battle that is still going on today--a battle for equality"--Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Cox, A. (2018). The bone and sinew of the land: America's forgotten black pioneers & the struggle for equality (First edition.). PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Cox, Anna-Lisa. 2018. The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers & the Struggle for Equality. PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Cox, Anna-Lisa. The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers & the Struggle for Equality PublicAffairs, 2018.

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Cox, Anna-Lisa. The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America's Forgotten Black Pioneers & the Struggle for Equality First edition., PublicAffairs, 2018.

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