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A unique guide to the major landmarks of African Amer. history across the U.S. The two companion vols. (South & North) include descriptions & detailed visitor info. for hundreds of places of nat. & local significance, from churches & schools to landmarks of the civil rights movement. This vol. includes more than 300 sites of national & regional importance in 27 northern states & Canada. Entries are organized by state, then alpha. by city & town. There are anecdotes & background on locations & historical figures, & an easy-to-use key with address, driving directions, visiting hours, phone numbers fees, & special interest for children, plus essays on geographic regions & landmark historic events. 150 B&W photos. Winner, ChoiceÓ Outstanding Acad. Book Award.Curtis, Nancy C. is the author of 'Black Heritage Sites: The North', published 1996 under ISBN 9781422352182 and ISBN 1422352188.
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