{"product_id":"bogey-neck-road-mary-jones-day-9781491248966","title":"Bogey Neck Road: The Roots Are Still Growing: A fourth generation descendant compiles the History of African American Families in a Rur","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle has been written about Bogey Neck, Virginia, though there is much to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small, rural community is nestled in the Northern Neck of the state, and it hosts a rich history of African American heritage that spans eight generations and includes numerous outstanding contributions to the community, commonwealth, and country.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut unfortunately, these stories have not been recorded in many writings, and the legacy of this unique place and people fades with each passing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBogey Neck Road\u003c\/i\u003e rights this wrong and thoroughly explores the history of Bogey Neck from 1900 to the present. It tells the tales of the eleven African American families who settled there after slavery was abolished, and it passionately portrays their struggles to provide for their families, educate their children, and survive other challenges in rural America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving forward in time, \u003ci\u003eBogey Neck Road\u003c\/i\u003e identifies over eight hundred of the settlers' descendants and profiles a number of them to show how they inherited and maintained not only their ancestors' land but also their endurance and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Compelling, informative, and enjoyable to read, this book is sure to appeal to history buffs and to help any who are interested to get in touch with their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary Jones Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1491248963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781491248966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 340\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.71d","brand":"Mary Jones Day","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066064597247,"sku":"9781491248966","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_43bf07e6-fbec-4f52-9801-5e781d2971e8.jpg?v=1685405135","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bogey-neck-road-mary-jones-day-9781491248966","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}