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Black Pioneers
Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier
by John W. Ravage
ISBN: 0874805465
ISBN-13: 9780874805468
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of Utah Pr
Published date: 1997
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.35 pounds
Pages: 224
Publisher's Notes
This phenomenal archive of nearly 200 never-before-seen photographs depicts the full range of African-American experience in the West. Beginning with the earliest available photographs from the mid-1800s, the collection of images in "Black Pioneers" reconstructs our understanding of the history and contributions of African Americans to westward expansion.
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Black Pioneers: Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier
Ravage, John W
Salt Lake City, Utah: the University of Utah Press, 1997. X5 - Dust jacket mylar protected, label, and inside flaps taped to the book cover. Book has significant peeling and chipping on the front loose endpaper, some marked out info, library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), and light shelf wear. Foreword by James L. Conyers, Jr.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Ex-Library. ( more information)
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Black Pioneers: Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier
Ravage, John W
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: Univ of Utah Pr, 1997 EX-LIBRARY WITH THE USUAL LIBRARY MARKINGS, HINT OF EDGE AND CORNER WEAR TO THE DJ, CORNERS ARE VERY LIGHTLY BUMPED AND RUBBED, A VERY CRISP AND CLEAN USED FIRST EDITION! 224 VERY VERY FINE HISTORICAL PAGES, WONDERFULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS! DJ IS NICELY PRESERVED IN A BRAND NEW PROTECTIVE MYLAR PLASTIC COVER!. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. ( more information)
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Black Pioneers Images of the Black Experience on the North American Frontier
Ravage, John W
Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1997 224 pages, photos, illustrations. Filled with photos, many which have never been published. Cowboys, pioneers, miners, gamblers, rodeo, etc. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information)
Offered by Old West Books (United States)
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