A History of Blacks in Kentucky
| Author | : Marion Brunson Lucas |
| Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
| Total Pages | : 458 |
| Release | : 2003-06-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0916968324 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780916968328 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (328 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of Blacks in Kentucky by : Marion Brunson Lucas
Download or read book A History of Blacks in Kentucky written by Marion Brunson Lucas and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A History of Blacks in Kentucky traces the role of blacks from the early exploration and settlement of Kentucky to 1891, when African Americans gained freedom only to be faced with a segregated society. Making extensive use of numerous primary sources such as slave diaries, Freedmen's Bureau records, church minutes, and collections of personalpapers, the book tells the stories of individuals, their triumphs and tragedies, and their accomplishments in the face of adversity.