The first major migration to the North of ex-slaves.

"The first full-length scholarly study of this migration and of the forces that produced it."—David H. Donald, New York Times Book Review The first major migr

To read some sample entries, or to view the Readers Guide click on "Sample Chapters/Additional Materials" in the left column under "About This Book" Immigration

"This guide lists the numerous examples of government documents, manuscripts, books, photographs, recordings and films in the collections of the Library of Cong

Gregory reaches into the migrants' lives to reveal both their economic trials and their impact on California's culture and society. He traces the development of