"Strange Fruit, Volume I" is a collection of stories from
African American history that exemplifies success in the face of
great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical
and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories
are not often found in history books. Among the stories included
are: Henry "Box" Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself
to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummel and the Noyes Academy, the first
integrated school in America, established in the 1830s; Marshall
"Major" Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Cyclone, the first black champion
in any sport; and Bass Reeves, the most successful lawman in the
Old West. Written and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill, the
diverse art beautifully captures the spirit of each remarkable
individual and opens a window into an important part of American
history.
General
Imprint: |
Fulcrum Inc.,Us
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
June 2014 |
Authors: |
Joel Christian Gill
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Foreword by: |
Henry Louis Gates Jr
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Dimensions: |
254 x 204 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-938486-29-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-938486-29-3 |
Barcode: |
9781938486296 |
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