African American Firsts: 4th Edition
Famous, Little-Known, and Unsung Triumphs of Blacks in America
$41.22
- Paperback
506 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2015
Summary
Updated With The Latest Facts And Photos”A Black history buff’s dream.” –EbonyFrom ground-breaking achievements to awe-inspiring feats of excellence, this definitive resource reveals over 450 “firsts” by African Americans in fields as diverse as government, entertainment, education, science, medicine, law, the military, and the business world. Discover the first doctor to perform open heart surgery and the youngest person to fly solo around the world. Learn about the first African Americans t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780758292414 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0758292414 |
| Author: | Joan Potter |
| Publisher: | Kensington Publishing |
| Imprint: | Dafina |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 506 |
| Edition: | 4th |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 531g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Joan Potter
Joan Potter is the co-author of three books-Still Here Thinking of You- A Second Chance With Our Mothers; The Book of Adirondack Firsts; and the children’s book,African Americans Who Were First. She has published numerous articles in magazines and newspapers, and her personal essays have appeared in several anthologies and literary journals. She has taught memoir workshops in writing centers, libraries, and state prisons. She lives in Mount Kisco, New York.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.