The Black West: A Documentary and Pictorial History of the African American Role in the Westward Expansion of the United States
Description
Reclaiming a vital but often overlooked part of American history, this richly illustrated documentary traces the contributions of African American men and women to the exploration, settlement, defense, and transformation of the American West. Spanning the era of Lewis and Clark through the Spanish-American War, it brings forward the experiences of soldiers, pioneers, cowboys, entrepreneurs, activists, and other figures whose influence helped shape the nation’s western expansion. Combining historical narrative with photographs, documents, and firsthand accounts, the book challenges familiar myths of the Old West while illuminating themes of courage, resilience, community, and cultural erasure. It is both a corrective to traditional western history and a compelling portrait of African American agency in the making of the United States.
Available Editions
paperback
Harlem Moon/Broadway Books
Published Jan 1, 2005
318 pages
ISBN: 9780767912310
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Details
First Published
1971
Language
eng
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