 |  The Underground Railroad from Slavery to Freedom: A Comprehensive History
by Wilbur H. Siebert
Interviews and excerpts from diaries, letters, biographies, memoirs, speeches, and other firsthand accounts shed much light on the origins of a system that provided aid to fugitive slaves. 46 black-and-white illustrations. read more
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|  The Underground Railroad: Authentic Narratives and First-Hand Accounts
by William Still
Ian Finseth
From a "conductor" who assisted runaway slaves in their flight to freedom, here is a collection of letters, newspaper articles, and firsthand accounts about refugees' narrow escapes and deadly struggles. Over 50 illustrations. read more
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|  Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
by Booker T. Washington
W. E. B. Du Bois
Frederick Douglass
Essential reading for students of African-American history includes autobiographies of former slaves Washington and Douglass, plus Du Bois' landmark essays, which counsel an aggressive approach to civil rights.
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|  Three Narratives of Slavery
by Mary Prince
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Jacobs
Straightforward, yet often poetic, accounts of the battle for freedom, these memoirs by three courageous black women vividly chronicle their struggles in the bonds of slavery, their rebellion against injustice, and their determination to attain equality. read more
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|  Traditional African Costumes Paper Dolls
by Yuko Green
29 authentic costumes and accessories for 2 dolls reflect rich cultural diversity of African tribes. Costumes from Yoruba, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, elsewhere.
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|  Traditional African Designs
by Gregory Mirow
Over 200 authentic designs from Dahomey, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Mali, Kenya, Ghana, other African nations depict such unusual configurations as stylized lions, birds, fish, alligators, totemic figures, abstracts, geometrics, and zigzags. read more
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|  Travels in West Africa
by Mary H. Kingsley
A sheltered Victorian spinster trades her mundane middle-class existence in the 1890s for an incredible expedition in the Congo. The journey draws her into the diverse customs and beliefs. 42 halftones.
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|  Twelve African Design Bookmarks
by Gregory Mirow
Dynamic, boldly colored markers — adapted from authentic African artifacts —depict human and animal figures, abstract designs, domestic accessories, much more.
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|  Twelve Years a Slave
by Solomon Northup
Kidnapped into slavery in 1841, Northup spent 12 years in captivity. This autobiographical memoir represents an exceptionally detailed and accurate description of slave life and plantation society. 7 illustrations. Index. read more
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|  Twenty-two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman
by Austin Steward
Autobiography describes what life in America was like for a former slave: assistance from abolitionist groups; years as a successful merchant; and support for a small ex-slave community in Canada.
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|  Up from Slavery
by Booker T. Washington
Washington (1856-1915) rose to become the most influential spokesman for African-Americans of his day. In this eloquently written book, he describes events in a remarkable life that began in bondage and culminated in worldwide recognition. read more
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|  Voices from Slavery: 100 Authentic Slave Narratives
by Norman R. Yetman
Vivid descriptions of the horrors of slave auctions, and many other unforgettable and sometimes unrepeatable details of slave life. Accompanied by 32 starkly compelling photographs.
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