Muslims in America: A Short History

by Edward E. Curtis IV

Book Overview

Muslims are neither new nor foreign to the United States. They have been a vital presence in North America since the 16th century. Muslims in America unearths their history, documenting the lives of African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, European, black, white, Hispanic and other Americans who have been followers of Islam.
The book begins with the tale of Job Ben Solomon, a 18th century African American Muslim slave, and goes on to chart the stories...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195367561
• ISBN13: 9780195367560
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.1"