Georgetown County: South Carolina - Couverture souple

La Roche, Ramona

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738503479 ISBN 13 : 9780738503479

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 1999

Synopsis

Located in one of the Palmetto State's most picturesque regions, Georgetown County is a beautiful coastal county full of African-American traditions and the distinct Gullah heritage.

Derived from the West Africans who were brought to the Carolinas in bondage, the Gullah culture is a melting pot of traditions of different African nations, and while the Gullah region once extended from North Carolina and into Florida, today the Gullah area is mostly confined to Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina. An integral part of the identity of the Lowcountry, the Black community has played a prominent role in the successful development of the county since the first Africans' arrival in the 1600s. This volume serves to highlight and celebrate the county's people, their struggles, and their achievements.

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À propos de l?auteur

In Georgetown County, South Carolina, author Ramona La Roche has compiled a wide array of unique photographs and images, matched with informative research, capturing black life throughout the area, from the early farms and plantations to the local businesses in downtown Georgetown to the many churches and schools that dot the county's landscape. This is a wonderful journey into the county's history and a fitting testament to the black community's contributions, which have helped to shape the special character of Georgetown County.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738503479
• ISBN 13: 9780738503479
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible