Overground railroad: the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America

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"The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists. Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and 'Overground Railroad' celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations in America."--Provided by publisher.
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Amulet Books
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African Americans -- Segregation
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African Americans -- Segregation -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
African Americans -- Travel
African Americans -- Travel -- History -- 20th century
African Americans -- Travel -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
Automobile travel -- Guidebooks -- History
Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks
Automobile travel -- United States -- Guidebooks -- Juvenile literature
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United States -- Race relations
United States -- Race relations -- History
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United States -- Social conditions
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Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
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Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America / Candacy Taylor
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Overground railroad
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the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
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Automobile travel
Guidebooks
History
Legal status, laws, etc
Race relations
Segregation
Social conditions
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