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Name: Story of the Negro
Author: Arna Bontemps

The book offers a sweeping survey of the Negro race, beginning with early African tribes and the Ethiopian empire. It examines the expansion and impact of slavery across the globe, with a focus on the United States, and chronicles the social and cultural accomplishments of African Americans up to the early twentieth century. Written for young readers and honored by the Newbery Committee, it provides a factual, accessible overview of the historical experience of Black Americans in America.

First publish date: 1948

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Arna Bontemps

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