The Black Americans: A History in Their Own Words

by Milton Meltzer

Book Overview

'Meltzer has produced [and updated] a single volume [a condensation of his three-volume In Their Own Words] that covers three and a half centuries of black life in the United States, consisting of source materials: letters, speeches, newspaper articles, and book excerpts. From this collage a vivid picture emerges of the power, passion, and pride of black life.' -C. Notable Children's Books of 1984 (ALA) 100 Favorite Paperbacks of 1989 (IRA/CBC) Notable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006446055X
• ISBN13: 9780064460552
• Release Date: May 1987
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher