An Illustrated History of Black Americans

Pictorial survey by a Negro historian from early origins in Africa through contemporary times, including numerous rare drawings and photographs. Written by John Hope Franklin and the editors of Time-Life Books.Contents:One-way passage. Picture essay: The harsh life of a slave --The bitter years of bondage --Dreams and disillusions. Picture essays: The promise of Reconstruction ; Strill striving, but on their own --A half century of injustice. Picture essays: Escape to the urban North ; Black soldiers, on duty in every war --The continuing struggle. Picture essays: Being Black in America ; Spokesmen for the cause.