The Black West: A Documentary and Pictorial History of the African American Role in the Westward Expansion of the United States

by William Loren Katz

Book Overview

This entirely new edition of a famous classic has glorious new photographs--many never before seen--as well as revised and expanded text that deepens our understanding of the vital role played by African American men and women on America's early frontiers. This revised volume includes an exciting new chapter on the Civil War and the experiences of African Americans on the western frontier. Among its fascinating accounts are those explaining how thousands...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682752267
• ISBN13: 9781682752265
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

What I didn't learn about American history...

What I didn't learn about American history surprised me. I had heard the charges that school textbooks focused on the achievements of white males, but it didn't register with me until I read this book. As a white American, I am thankful to know the contributions made by brave African American pioneers. I believe race relations in our country can only improve if we educate ourselves about other cultures and races and seek the truth. I checked out this book from the library, but I plan to buy a copy for myself and for my son. Thank you, William Loren Katz

Great, great, GREAT!!

This is a wonderful history book. It is well written, well documented, and an excellent choice of material. Good photos, too. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy: Black history, women's history, Old West history, and entertaining non-fiction. Some day, I will read this again!