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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Recent Acquisitions to My Library

The Sergeant: The Incredible Life of Nicholas Said by Dean Calbreath


African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals by David Hackett Fischer


Waiting 'Til the Midnight Hour: A Narrative History of Black Power in America by Peniel E. Joseph


Walk With Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer by Kate Clifford Larson


The Last Fire-Eater: Roger A. Pryor and the Search for a Southern Identity by William A. Link


Slaves, Sailors, Citizens: African Americans in the Union Navy by Steven J. Ramold


Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South by David Silkenat



 A House Built by Slaves: African American Visitors in the Lincoln White House by Jonathan W. White 

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I am a life-long history enthusiast with a passion for sharing the educational advantages of learning our past. M.A. Public History-Appalachian State University; B.S. History- East Tennessee State University; B.S. Communications- Milligan College Disclaimer: The posts on this site are my own thoughts and opinions and do not necessarily represent my employer's positions, strategies, or opinions.
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