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George Henry White : an even chance in the race of life / Benjamin R. Justesen.

Author/creator Justesen, Benjamin R., 1949-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoBaton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, ©2001.
Descriptionxxii, 471 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Southern biography series
Southern biography series. ^A148727
Contents From the turpentine woods -- A new home for an adopted son -- Into the public arena -- The next political campaigns -- The only colored solicitor in America -- The siren's call of the Black Second -- The long road to Congress -- Into Congress : the first term, 1897 -- Facing the lions : reelection to a second term -- The second term in Congress -- The showdown over disfranchisement -- Life after Congress : testing the currents, 1901 -- Dueling editors and a "winged statesman" -- The dream of Whitesboro -- Leaving Washington behind -- Philadelphia and the final years.
Local noteLittle-326214--305131020005K
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [443]-457) and index.
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016.
LCCN 00010079
ISBN0807125865 (alk. paper)

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Joyner NC Stacks E664.W593 J87 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner Rare Collection E664.W593 J87 2001 ✔ Available Request Material