African American Historic Burial Grounds and Gravesites of New England

by Glenn A. Knoblock

Evidence of the early history of African Americans in New England is found in the many old cemeteries and burial grounds in the region, often in hidden or largely forgotten locations. This unique work covers the burial sites of African Americans--both enslaved and free--in each of the New England states, and uncovers how they came to their final resting places. The lives of well known early African Americans are discussed, including Venture Smith...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786470119
• ISBN13: 9780786470112
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher