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Africans in America, 1619-1865 /

Discusses how West Africans were taken from their homeland and brought to America as slaves, the experiences slaves had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars, recipes, and activities.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Olson, Kay Melchisedech
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mankato, Minn. : Blue Earth Books, [2003]
Series:Coming to America (Mankato, Minn.)
Subjects:
African Americans > History > Juvenile literature.
Slavery > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Slave trade > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
United States > Civilization > African influences > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > History.
Slavery > History.
Description
Summary:Discusses how West Africans were taken from their homeland and brought to America as slaves, the experiences slaves had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. Includes sidebars, recipes, and activities.
Physical Description:32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 22 x 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0736812040