Synopses & Reviews
A landmark history of African Americans in the West, rescues the collective American consciousness from thinking solely of European pioneers when considering the exploration, settling, and conquest of the territory west of the Mississippi. From its surprising discussions of groups of African American wholly absorbed into Native American culture to illustrating how the largely forgotten role of blacks in the West helped contribute to everything from the desegregation ruling to the rise of the Black Panther Party, Quintard Taylor fills a major void in American history and reminds us that the African American experience is unlimited by reion or social status. "[Rich] in scope and scholarly detail -- it will certinaly stand as the definitive work on the subject for some time to come." -- James A. Miller, "[B]y far the most complete general history of blacks in the West." -- Scott L. Malcolmson, "An absorbing chronicle." -- "Those looking for a solid overview of the African-American presence in our region would do well to let Quintard Taylor be their guide." -- John C. Walter,
Synopsis
"This is an enthralling work that will be essential reading for years to come. You finish it understanding how integral a part blacks were of the making of the West and, indeed, America." -- David Nicholson,
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [371]-396) and index.
About the Author
Quintard Taylor is a professor of history at the University of Oregon. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.