First fruits of freedom : the migration of former slaves and their search for equality in Worcester, Massachusetts, 1862-1900 / Janette Thomas Greenwood.
| Author/creator | Greenwood, Janette Thomas |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xiii, 241 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture John Hope Franklin series in African American history and culture. ^A413403 |
| Contents | The guns of war -- The prettiest blue mens I have ever seed -- These are the children of this revolution, the promising first fruits of the war -- A new promise of freedom and dignity -- A community within a community. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [181]-223) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009031107 |
| ISBN | 9780807833629 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0807833622 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780807871041 (pbk : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0807871044 (pbk : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | F74.W9 G925 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |