“An enlightening and thoughtful piece of work. . . . This is the burden of Mr. Webber’s book―the cultural impregnability of the black slaves in America; and the futility of the centuries-long white endeavor to enslave the black mind―and it is an impressive lesson.†―The New Yorker By the time of the Civil War; Thomas L. Webber shows; American slaves had created for themselves a new and separate culture; combining elements of their African past and their experiences under slavery in the South. How they were able to educate themselves and their children is the story of this book; told in many cases in the words of the slaves themselves.
#901167 in Books 2002-03-05 2002-03-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .69 x 5.20l; .55 #File Name: 038549596X276 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. True History of Irish Emigrants Over the YearsBy Ct JaybirdThis book gives a good sense of the history of the Irish in the US.Some friends of mine have given the book to their grown childrensaying this shows what it was like (your history).On the East Coast we feel this is our history but she showsplaces like Butte; MT had a higher % of Irish.Even it the book is just picked up from time to time it is worthit for any one interested in the Irish American Experience2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Know your cultureBy CustomerA book I have devoured and given many times as a gift. Just because you're Irish-American doesn't mean you understand your culture. This book gave me many lightbulb moments as I saw friends and family in light of our culture instead of merely quirky individuals. The distinctions between Irish and Irish-Americans and East Coast vs Midwestern Irish-Americans were also eye-openers. And it is useful to rise above the stereotypes of Irish-Americans as drinkers and brawlers to see their role in creating and maintaining an amazing array of Catholic institutions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy D. Filteaugreat
