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They Called Us George

Autor Cecil Foster
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 iul 2019

A historical work of non-fiction that chronicles the little-known stories of black railway porters - the so-called "Pullmen" of the Canadian rail lines. The actions and spirit of these men helped define Canada as a nation in surprising ways; effecting race relations, human rights, North American multiculturalism, community building, the shape and structure of unions, and the nature of travel and business across the US and Canada. Drawing on the stories and legends of several of these influential early black Canadians, this book narrates the history of a very visible, but rarely considered, aspect of black life in railway-age Canada. These porters, who fought against the idea of Canada as White Man's Country, open only to immigrants from Europe, fought for opportunities and rights and won.

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ISBN-13: 9781771962612
ISBN-10: 1771962615
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 152 x 228 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: BIBLIOASIS