Uprooted and Transplanted: From Africa to America, Reprint Edition

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Documents the course of the African-American experience in Essex County, Virginia. From the dark night of slavery through the dawning of more just times today, this work follows th e growth of African-Americans on "their new turf; showing how they were transplanted on the soil of oppression, sprouted in the rocky ground of malice and injustice, yet grew above ground level through, determination, strong faith in God, and primarily self-nurturing." The wide range of black occupations, business undertakings, educational achievements, and leadership contributions are examined. Lillian H. McGuire 2000, hard cover, 264 pp.ISBN: 9780533129164 101-M0622 Show more