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

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Author:
Taylor, Candacy A.
Notes:
REVISITING SOME OF THE SITES FEATURED IN THE ORIGINAL GREEN BOOK.
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Cary Regional - Adult Non-Fiction
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Description:
"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...

2. South to America: a journey below the Mason-Dixon to understand the soul of a nation

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Author:
Perry, Imani, 1972-
Average Rating:
2.4 stars
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SOUTHERN USA
Formats:
Book, OverDrive eBook
Description:
"An essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South--and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America"--