Frontiers of Freedom: Cincinnati's Black Community 1802-1868

by Nikki M. Taylor

Book Overview

Nineteenth-century Cincinnati was northern in its geography, southern in its economy and politics, and western in its commercial aspirations. While those identities presented a crossroad of opportunity for native whites and immigrants, African Americans endured economic repression and a denial of civil rights, compounded by extreme and frequent mob violence. No other northern city rivaled Cincinnati's vicious mob spirit. Frontiers of Freedom follows...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821415808
• ISBN13: 9780821415801
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Ohio University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

An important writing on American history

This is a wonderful, unique addition to existing histories of African Americans in the north. I had no idea (as most people, I think) that the Black community in Cincinnati had such a great impact on mid-nineteenth century American history. Slavery in the north, the work of Black Abolitionists, the importance of the Ohio River, the work of Black churches and the Prince Hall Masons to Black freedom in the 19th century, Fugitive Slave Law cases, and much more are covered. Professor Taylor has written an enlightening, exciting account of this epoch in American history. Thank you so very much Nikki M.Taylor!