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The black belt of Virginia : untold stories of African American history / Jeffrey Bennett.
Van Pelt Library E185.93.V8 B46 2026
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bennett, Jeffrey, author.
- Series:
- American heritage (Charleston, S.C.)
- American heritage
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Americans--Virginia--History--19th century.
- African Americans.
- Virginia--History.
- Virginia.
- Physical Description:
- 127 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Other Title:
- Untold stories of African American history
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, SC : History Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- "Discover powerful stories left out of most history books. Author Jeffrey Bennett reveals the hidden legacy of Black Virginians. From 1865 to 1877, over 80 Black politicians served across the state. Learn about a brave Black woman who spied on Confederate President Jefferson Davis while disguised as an enslaved worker. See the history of more than seventy Black communities lost in Virginia. Read the story of a 135-year-old church and the meaning behind land passed down through generations. These stories show the strength and impact of Black families before and after slavery. Perfect for history lovers and older readers, this collection brings forgotten voices back to life"--Amazon.com.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1540299732
- 9781540299734
- 9781467158473
- 146715847X
- OCLC:
- 1529578701
- Publisher Number:
- 90104334231
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