ISBN: 9780802124548 - the black calhouns: from civil war to civil rights with one african american family (22 risultati)

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Ex Libris copy. May have library stickers and plastic covering. Good Clean copy. Minimal signs of wear.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In The Black Calhouns, Gail Lumet Buckleydaughter of actress Lena Hornedelves deep into her family history, detailing the experiences of an extraordinary African-American family from Civil War to Civil Rights. Beginning with her great-great grandfather Moses Calhoun, a house slave who used the rare advantage of his education to become a successful businessman in post-war Atlanta, Buckley follows her family s two branches: one that stayed in the South, and the other that settled in Brooklyn. Their paths intersected with many prominent figures including Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Walter White, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes. Through the lens of her relatives momentous lives, Buckley examines major events throughout American history. From Atlanta during Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow, to New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, from world wars to the civil rights movement, this ambitious, brilliant family witnessed and participated in the most crucial events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Combining personal and national history, The Black Calhouns is a unique and vibrant portrait of six generations during dynamic times of struggle and triumph.…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Used - Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very good with no marks, damage or labels.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. In The Black Calhouns, Gail Lumet Buckleydaughter of actress Lena Hornedelves deep into her family history, detailing the experiences of an extraordinary African-American family from Civil War to Civil Rights. Beginning with her great-great grandfather Moses Calhoun, a house slave who used the rare advantage of his education to become a successful businessman in post-war Atlanta, Buckley follows her family s two branches: one that stayed in the South, and the other that settled in Brooklyn. Their paths intersected with many prominent figures including Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Walter White, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes. Through the lens of her relatives momentous lives, Buckley examines major events throughout American history. From Atlanta during Reconstruction and the rise of Jim Crow, to New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, from world wars to the civil rights movement, this ambitious, brilliant family witnessed and participated in the most crucial events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Combining personal and national history, The Black Calhouns is a unique and vibrant portrait of six generations during dynamic times of struggle and triumph.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: USED Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. From the rear cover: "In The Black Calhouns, Gail Lumet Buckley - daughter of actress Lena Horne - tells the story of her dynamic family during the most crucial century in African American history. Beginning with her great-great-grandfather Moses Calhoun, a house slave who became a successful businessman in post-war Atlanta, Buckley follows her family's two branches: one that stayed in the South, and the other that settled in Brooklyn. From Atlanta during Reconstruction and the rise of jim Crow, to New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, from world wars to the civil rights movement, this ambitious, brilliant family participated in the most crucial turning points of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries." Pictorial endpapers show family trees of the descendants of Moses Calhoun and his sister, Catherine "Siny" Calhoun. 5½ x 8¼ inches, 353 pages. Includes 8-page glossy b&w photo section in middle of book. In very good condition, except for: signature of previous owner on half-title page; a bit of creasing to top edge of dust jacket at the spine.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. stated first edition with full number line, text and pages are clean and unmarked, binding tight, not price clipped, dust jacket has slight rubbing on edges and at corners, prior owner's name sticker inside front cover.

Condizione: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover in dust jacket, 2016- first edition/1st printing; jacket price $26.00; unused and carefully stored; No marks/tears or other defects; (as New/as New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers. NOTE: If the seller does not state the edition, you are likely to receive a book club issue, a remainder marked copy or ex-library junk. (caveat emptor).…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Used - Very Good.

Condizione: Used - Like New.

Condizione: Used - Like New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.