The Bulls of Durham / Sheila Amir ; cover artist, DeCario Allen ; lead photographer, Derrick Beasley.
| Author/creator | Amir, Sheila author. |
| Other author | Beasley, Derrick, photographer. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | [Second edition]. |
| Publication | Durham, North Carolina : The Bulls of Durham, [2019] |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 160 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Before the Bull -- How the Bull came to be -- Bull City history is black history -- The Bull's fall, reckoning & rumble - The Bull City reniassance [sic] -- Incredible time to be in the Bull City -- Fear of killing the golden Bull -- What's next for the Bull -- What stands out about the Bull City? |
| Abstract | Durham, it's complicated. "The Bulls of Durham" living history book blends Durham's rich history 1701 to February 2019 with stories and perspectives of over 100 Durhamites that are continuing to mold and shape the city. And in this way, this is the story of Durham, North Carolina through the bulls' eyes. Learn how a city that literally started from a tobacco seed in the ashes of the Civil War grew into the best city on earth. Discover how a stolen bull brought about a history shifting, global tobacco empire. Unearth some Bull City gems that truly make Durham a treasure. Get the backstory on why a British condiment company is holding a 150 year old grudge against the Bull City. They're not just salty, they're marinated. Find out the backstory to how the now hippest, foodies, tech-hub of the South also gave rise to the bullpen, billboards, branding, and baseball cards. Delve into the Bull City's strong Black history that proves "Do it like Durham" isn't a passing trend and will give you a profound sense of reverence walking down Parrish Street. Best of all, see the commond thread that runs through the stories of teachers, politicians, business owners, hip-hop artists, painters, activists, and the real Bull City OG's. Hint: it's the BULLief that in Durham anything is possiBULL. Welcome to the Bull City, the intersection of grit and grace. Here all you need is a dream and faith the size of tobacco seed because well, tobacco seeds build global empires, not mustard seeds. Durham is in the details |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-160) |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Pictorial works. |
| ISBN | 9780578585710 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0578585715 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | F264.D9 A45 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |