| Columbus, Georgia Contributor(s): Grant, Judith (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738542873 ISBN-13: 9780738542874 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Literary Collections | American - African American |
| Dewey: 975.847 |
| LCCN: 99067058 |
| Series: Black America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Georgia - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The rich African-American heritage of Columbus, Georgia, comes alive in this engaging collection of images and stories. From the town's early days when pioneers settled along the Chattahoochee River to its present status as a thriving metropolitan community, Columbus boasts an eventful history, one that would not be complete without the hard work and extraordinary achievements of its African-American community. Within these pages, the reader will discover such legendary figures as Eugene Bullard, the first black Aviator; Dr. Thomas Brewer, a champion of the Civil Rights movement; and Alma Thomas, a celebrated and accomplished visual artist. |
Contributor Bio(s): Grant, Judith: - Author Judith Grant plays a vital role in preserving Columbus's history. She designed the city's Black Heritage Trail, a corridor into the past which documents sites of interest with historical markers. Also an accomplished playwright and poet, Grant brings to Columbus a love for her hometown and a true sense of its multi-faceted history. |