"Strange Fruit, Volume I" is a collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry "Box" Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummel and the Noyes Academy, the first integrated school in America, established in the 1830s; Marshall "Major" Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Cyclone, the first black champion in any sport; and Bass Reeves, the most successful lawman in the Old West. Written and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill, the diverse art beautifully captures the spirit of each remarkable individual and opens a window into an important part of American history.
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"Strange Fruit, Volume I" is a collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry "Box" Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummel and the Noyes Academy, the first integrated school in America, established in the 1830s; Marshall "Major" Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Cyclone, the first black champion in any sport; and Bass Reeves, the most successful lawman in the Old West. Written and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill, the diverse art beautifully captures the spirit of each remarkable individual and opens a window into an important part of American history.
Imprint | Fulcrum Inc.,Us |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | May 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | June 2014 |
Authors | Joel Christian Gill |
Foreword by | Henry Louis Gates Jr |
Dimensions | 254 x 204 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 176 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-938486-29-6 |
Barcode | 9781938486296 |
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LSN | 1-938486-29-3 |