基本説明
Brings together for the first time a significant body of imagery devoted to the traditions, expressive culture of African Americans in the colonial, federalist, antebellum, and postbellum eras. It features over 250 rare photos, paintings, engravings, and drawings.
Full Description
This lavishly illustrated book brings together for the first time a significant body of imagery devoted to the traditional culture of the African-American slave.
Contents
Part I: The Colonial-Fedaralist Eras The African Legacy Everday Slave Life in the United States Part II: The Antebelum Era Church and ritual Leisure time in the Negro Quarters Part III: The Postbellum Era The Black Teacher as Institution Everyday Live after Emancipation