Overground railroad: the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America
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Published:
New York : Abrams Press, 2020.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
360 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781419738173, 1419738178, 9781419738173, 1419738178
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 8.6, 9 Points
Level 8.6, 9 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 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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APA Citation (style guide)
Taylor, C. A. (2020). Overground railroad: the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America. Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A.. 2020. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Abrams Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A., Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Abrams Press, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Taylor, Candacy A.. Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. Abrams Press, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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