From slave ship to Harvard : Yarrow Mamout and the history of an African American family / James H. Johnston.

Author/creator Johnston, James H., 1944-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Fordham University Press, 2012.
Description302 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Abstract From Slave Ship to Harvard is the true story of an African American family in Maryland over six generations. The author has reconstructed a unique narrative of black struggle and achievement from paintings, photographs, books, diaries, court records, legal documents, and oral histories. From Slave Ship to Harvard traces the family from the colonial period and the American Revolution through the Civil War to Harvard and finally today.
Local noteLittle-305131062043S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index (p. 269-275).
LCCN 2011047006
ISBN9780823239504
ISBN0823239500 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks E185.93.M2 J65 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold