African Americans of Calvert County - Couverture rigide

Poe, William A

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1531634400 ISBN 13 : 9781531634407

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2008

Synopsis

Nestled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River, this tiny peninsula county is home to one of the oldest African American communities, established when the first settlers arrived. Located just south of Washington, D.C., Calvert County's African American community can be traced back to the county's beginning in the 17th century. From a time when Calvert County's black population grew to approximately 60 percent of the populace, to its present-day residents representing the national average of 12 percent, Calvert's African Americans have attempted to hold on to many of their rich cultural traditions. Although their livelihoods as farmers and watermen have mostly ceased to exist these days, they continue to maintain strong ties to the land and an unwavering commitment to family values and community. The beautiful photographs and documents in this volume give a glimpse into the past of these proud people who continue to flourish while holding onto their distinctive identity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1531634400
• ISBN 13: 9781531634407
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 130
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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