One More River to Cross The Stories of Twelve Black Americans

One More River to Cross The Stories of Twelve Black Americans by Jim Haskins. Published by Scholastic Inc, NY, 1992. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Paperback. Size 12mo. Condition: Nr Fine. Slight edge wear, bottom front corner bent, content excellent. ISBN 0590428977. They had the courage to follow their dreams. Crispus Attucks, Revolutionary War Hero, born in Massachusetts in 1723; Madam C J Walker, Businesswoman, born in Louisiana in 1967. Matthew Henson, Explorer, born in Maryland in 1866; Marian Anderson, Opera Singer, born in Pennsylvania in 1902; Ralph Bunche, Diplomat, born in Michigan in 1904; Charles Drew, Scientist, born in Washington, DC in 1904; Romare Bearden, Artist, born in North Carolina in 1912; Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights Activist, born in Mississippi in 1917; Eddie Robinson, Football Coach, born in Louisiana in 1919; Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman, born in New York in 1924, Malcolm X, Black Muslim Leader, born in Nebraska in 1925; and Ronald McNair, Astronaut, born in South Carolina in 1950. Illustrated with photographs. 215 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 8232.