A collection of essays describing the African-American experience from 18th to early 20th century America: "The first two essays deal with fugitive slaves resisting re-enslavement and include a previously unpublished letter on the subject by the eloquent pseudonymous black writer Cato. The next two examine the struggles of free blacks to end discrimination on Philadelphia streetcars. Each illuminate our understanding of white racism at the time and supports the view that the black experience has been unlike that of any other ethnic group in America." Other essays include Blacks at the Philadelphia Centennial; the beginnings of Black labor movements in Pennsylvania; the pioneer Black socialist Peter H. Clark; and California socialist, Reverend George Washington Woodbey.

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Bookseller: Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA) (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3733430
Title: Essays in Afro-American History
Author: Philip S. Foner
Book Condition: Used
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Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana buys and sells rare books and manuscripts covering diverse facets of American history.

Our inventory encompasses a broad spectrum of collecting interests, with a special focus on 18th- and 19th-century American history, including African-American history, women's history, and unique or unusual materials documenting the American experience. In our stock, you will also find rare pamphlets, documents, letters and correspondence, journals, diaries, significant archives, as well as original art, graphics, and photographs.

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