About this title: A "must" introduction to significant African American events and people in Massachusetts where so much American history began. The first slaves arrived in Boston in 1638; the first Black gave his life in the Boston Massacre. Entries are dramatic bullet-style cameos set off by more than 100 photographs. Arranged chronologically within a dozen categories--Science, Religion, Government, Creative Arts, among them--the elegantly designed paperback offers instant identification of names and invites follow up research--a catalyst "to find out more." Among the entries: a high school student wins 10 ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Very Good. 0890730830 From the Foreword: This book was born out of sheer frustration and an urgent necessity. There needed to be a lasting record that chronicled the important contributions of African-Americans in Boston in order to educate our young people of all races and, in particular, to inspire future generations of African-Americans. In 1988 Mayor Raymond Flynn and Rosemarie Sansone, Director of the City's Office of Business & Cultural Development, gave me that opportunity when they ... read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. A very nice copy. The pages are clean and unmarked. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 187 p. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992-01
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Excellent Condition. Softcover, Excellent Condition, clean/unmarked, tight binding, minor edge/cover wear, from a private collection. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library, Boston
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Very Good. Ex-Library Ex-library paperback in very good condition with usual library markings; tight and clean. Very little evidence of wear. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Very good. Fine condition. Slight creasing on front cover along binding. Ex Library. 187 pages clean and tight. Trade [Quality] Paperback. read more
Description: As New with no dust jacket; Boston Public Library; 1991; Hardcover. 0890730830. This book is has tan cloth boards with a matching slipcase. The slipcase is in 'fine' condition. There may have been a title sticker on the slipcase which has been cleanly removed.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 187 pp. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992-01
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0890730830. About new book in matching tan slipcase with just a hint of shelfwear.; 0.5 x 9 x 6 Inches; 187 pages. read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Boston Public Library
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Fine. More Than Three Hundred Fifty Years. Presentation copy. Tan cloth (hardcover) in cloth slipcase; 187pp; illus. Fine in fine slipcase with "Bank of Boston" label. The majority of the edition was in wraps; this is one of an unspecified number of cloth copies for presentation by the Bank of Boston, which underwrote the project. With laid-in letter of presentation. read more
Edition: No Additonal Printings Listed
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Boston Public Library, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780890730836ISBN:0890730830
Description: Photographs. Very Good- 0890730830 tear to front cover. read more
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