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Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

by Candacy Taylor

The first book to explore the historical role and residual impact of the Green Book, a travel guide for black motorists Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the “black travel guide to America.” At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because black travelers couldn’t eat, sleep, or buy gas at most

Publisher

Harry N. Abrams

Publication date

2020

Format

Print edition

Pages

360

ISBN

9781419738173