This entirely new edition of a famous classic has glorious new photographs—many never before seen—as well as a revised and expanded text that deepens our understanding of the vital role played by African American men and women on our early frontiers.Inspired by a conversation that William Loren Katz had with Langston Hughes; The Black West presents long-neglected stories of daring pioneers such as Nat Love; a.k.a. Deadwood Dick; Mary Fields; a.k.a. Stagecoach Mary; Cranford Goldsby; a.k.a. Cherokee Bill—and a host of other intrepid men and women who marched into the wilderness alongside Chief Osceola; Billy the Kid; and Geronimo.Featuring captivating narratives and photographs (many from the author’s world-famous collection); The Black West enriches and deepens our stirring frontier saga. From slave runaways during the colonial era; to the journeys of Lewis and Clark; to the charge at San Juan Hill; Katz vividly recounts the crucial contributions African Americans made during scores of frontier encounters. With its stirring pictures and vivid eyewitness accounts; The Black West is an exhilarating treasure trove.
#1564930 in Books Jason Aronson; Inc. 2002-01-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.43 x .81 x 6.42l; 1.12 #File Name: 0765759594208 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not to Be Missed!By Ms. Gabriela R.I recommend this book for anyone interested in an account of a modern zaddik—a Jewish holy man. For those who had some contact with Shlomo; it is "not to be missed" account of how truly extraordinary he was. I saw him two times in concert and was very moved. This book helped me to understand just how great and amazing a man he was. Note to the publisher: why don't you reprint this? Obviously there are not enough copies to around; and that discrepancy between supply and demand is inflating the price. Shlomo would have wanted it available to any and all. I hope it gets reprinted soon.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Such an inspiration! Rabbi Carlebach was truly unique!!By CustomerThis book is beautiful! I'm enjoying it and highly recommend it. Learning about Rabbi Carlebach is truly life changing! Thank you very much to the very talented writer; Yitta Halberstam.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved it.By Martha VanderpoolWow. Almost made me feel like I had met the man myself. Full of joy and life; as was he.
