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OverviewNever before has there been a published record that identifies the Black settlements in each of the lower sixteen counties of Southern Illinois. Few are aware of this legacy, which dates back to the early founding of the Illinois territory, but these communities are an essential part of the region's heritage. Author Kimberly France identifies these historic institutions by the pillars that anchored them. She describes how Black settlement began, how it ended and the untold history that lies between. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kimberly FrancePublisher: History Press Imprint: History Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781467155595ISBN 10: 1467155594 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 29 January 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe author was inspired to write about her ancestors' Black settlements, and through research, she discovered much more. This book only scratches the surface of the rich history of Black settlements in Southern Illinois. Kimberly France is a graduate of Howard University in the District of Columbia and Southern Illinois University in her native Carbondale. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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