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The Land Was Ours: How Black Beaches Became White Wealth in the Coastal South Andrew W. Kahrl
The Land Was Ours: How Black Beaches Became White Wealth in the Coastal South
Andrew W. Kahrl
Blending social and environmental history, Andrew W. Kahrl tells the story of African American owned beaches in the twentieth century. By reconstructing African American life along the coast, Kahrl demonstrates just how important these properties were for African American communities and leisure, as well as for economic empowerment, especially during the era ofthe Jim Crow South.
376 pages, 25 halftones, 14 maps
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 1, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781469628721 |
| Publishers | The University of North Carolina Press |
| Pages | 376 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 158 × 27 mm · 548 g |
| Language | English |
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