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Overground railroad : the Green Book and the roots of Black travel in America

Taylor, Candacy A

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Summary: The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists. Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because black travelers couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses. The Green...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Press 2020

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 970.980 TAY

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