The Negro Trail Blazers of California (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163212523)

The Negro Trail Blazers of California is a book written by Delilah L. Beasley that tells the story of African American pioneers who made significant contributions to the development of California during the 19th and 20th centuries. The book chronicles the lives of notable figures such as Biddy Mason, who was born into slavery but went on to become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, and William Leidesdorff, who was the first African American to hold public office in California. Beasley's book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by African Americans in California during a time of racial segregation and discrimination. It also highlights the resilience and determination of these trailblazers, who overcame adversity to make lasting contributions to their communities. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American history, California history, or the history of the American West.1919. A compilation of records from the California archives in the Bancroft Library at the University of California in Berkeley; and from the diaries, old papers and conversations of old pioneers in the State of California. It is a true record of facts, as they pertain to the history of the pioneer and present day Negroes of California. A carefully researched work, the Contents of the book include: a Historical Section; Chronicles of the Trail Blazers; and Present Day Negro of California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Delilah L. Beasley
ISBN-10: 1163212520
ISBN-13: 9781163212523
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d