Bibliograph

Africa, a look back, by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson

Type

Label

Africa, a look back, by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-65) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Africa

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

62127904

Responsibility statement

by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson

Series statement

Drama of African-American history

Sub title

a look back

Summary

"Provides a history of the roots of African-American culture, going back to the period of the transatlantic slave trade and earlier. Much of the history is told through reminiscences of slaves or former slaves in their 'narratives'"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Africa : historical background -- Olaudah Equiano -- Ayuba Ben Suleiman Diallo -- Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua -- Broteer, called Venture Smith -- Warfare and slavery in Africa

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor