Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America; Sixth Revised Edition

by Lerone Bennett Jr.

Book Overview

The black experience in America-- starting from its origins in western Africa up to the present day-- is examined in this seminal study from a prominent African American figure. The entire historical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140178228
• ISBN13: 9780140178227
• Release Date: July 1993
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 713 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Black Heritage

This book was extremely enlightening and great reading. It captures the history of Black culture from the beginning of the slave trade to America and the significant contributions made by Blacks. I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading, regardles of race, ethinic background, religion, or cultural beliefs.

one more time!

I read this about a decade ago. Incredible insights! Well written. I am reading it again, and have given it as a gift. I will buy as many as I can afford. It is one book that must be read, for a historical and spiritual perspective of African Americans.

Definitely an essential read for EVERY American!

While reading the February 1999 edition of American Legacy magazine, I came across an article titled "Essential Black Books: A Top-100 List". Of course, Before The Mayflower was on that list. I remembered ,as a child, that my father had this book in his collection and the effect it had on me as I merely skimmed the pages at that time. Now that I am grown, I cannot wait to experience this book again and to share it with my daughter.