The Gullah People and Their African Heritage

by William S. Pollitzer

Book Overview

The Gullah people are one of our most distinctive cultural groups. Isolated off the South Carolina-Georgia coast for nearly three centuries, the native black population of the Sea Islands has developed a vibrant way of life that remains, in many ways, as African as it is American. This landmark volume tells a multifaceted story of this venerable society, emphasizing its roots in Africa, its unique imprint on America, and current threats to its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820327832
• ISBN13: 9780820327839
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: University of Georgia Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Awsome

This book has lots of good information for doing research and other projects. An inspiring book of history.

Very Informative

This was an excellent book which was full of previously unknown information. I was particularly surprised to find information pertaining to genetics and skin color. There is so much that most people probably never knew about this culture that is revealed.

Excellent

Beautiful book, very detailed, lets you know the connection!