Africa's Gift to America: The Afro-American in the Making and Saving of the United States : With New Supplement, Africa and Its Potentialities [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

J. A. Rogers (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Helga Rogers; Revised edition (June 1961)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960229469
• ISBN-13: 978-0960229468
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another August masterpiece from J. A. Rogers, February 19, 2001

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This review is from: Africa's Gift to America: The Afro-American in the Making and Saving of the United States : With New Supplement, Africa and Its Potentialities (Hardcover)

J.A. Rogers' book, "Africa's Gift to America" is another classic which should be added to the library of every serious student of African American history. He lays out in clear and fascinating detail the role of the African American from the founding of the nation in the 17th century through the Revolutionary War period to the Civil War and early Post-Civil War era. His use of first hand documents such as newspapers, magazines, political cartoons, journals, and his extensive citation to then-comtemporary historical works is materfully woven to create a rich historical tapestry. His mentioning of obscure historical facts such as the Corwin Amendment, the rejected original form of the 13th Amendment that would have preserved rather than abolished slavery, as well as the role of slave Jo Anderson in creatingg the McCormick reaper, are but a small sampling of the treasures within this invaluable volume.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!!!!!, November 17, 2009

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Big Sistah Patty (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Africa's Gift to America: The Afro-American in the Making and Saving of the United States : With New Supplement, Africa and Its Potentialities (Hardcover)

If you can buy a copy for your library, it is money well spent. Excellent! The truth comes to light. I highly recommend this book if history, not history, turns you on.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book that should be required reading for all students who want to be knowledgeable of American History, November 19, 2007

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William L. Rodgers Jr. "Esquire1911" (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Africa's Gift to America: The Afro-American in the Making and Saving of the United States : With New Supplement, Africa and Its Potentialities (Hardcover)

This book by J.A. Rogers is just an insightful and great treasure chest of knowledge that every student needs to read to understand the great sacrifice and contributions that Africans have bestowed on this country.