The authentic voice of African-American culture is captured in this first comprehensive guide to a treasure trove of writings by and for a people, as found in s

"A bibliography of poetry composed in what is now the United States of America and printed in the form of books or pamphlets before 1821"--Provided by publisher

On March 4, 1865, the day Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address, Reverend Doctor George Peck put the finishing touches on a collection of his s