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African-Americans in the colonies / by Jean Kinney Williams.

Williams, Jean Kinney (Author).

Summary:

Describes the early days of Jamestown, its economy and the need for workers, and its role in bringing Africans to the colonies as slaves.

Item details

  • ISBN: 0756503035
  • ISBN: 9780756503031
  • Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2003.

Contents / Notes

General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Jamestown, Virginia, 1621 -- Slavery becomes an American institution -- Recreating Africa in America -- Freedom at any cost -- Liberty, but not for all.

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      Peachtree City Library 		J 306.362 WILLIAMS JEAN ( Send Text)
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