Provides a potent counter-narrative to the story of African Americans only as sharecroppers. These richly documented essays add depth and complexity to the little-known story of African American landowners. Journal of American History Serves the discipline well in redirecting attention back to the land when examining African American life and culture. It also highlights the often-neglected landowners of color as individuals worthy of close attention, despite their minority status within American culture. American Historical Review Presents the scope...
Provides a potent counter-narrative to the story of African Americans only as sharecroppers. These richly documented essays add depth and complexity t...
