The Garretts of Columbia by David Nicholson (Hardback Book)

Name: The Garretts of Columbia by David Nicholson (Hardback Book)
Brand: University of South Carolina Press

University of South Carolina Press

A writer in search of his roots discovers stories of African American struggle, sacrifice, and achievement. In The Garretts of Columbia, author David Nicholson tells a multigenerational story of Black hope and resilience. Carefully researched and beautifully written, The Garretts of Columbia engages readers with stories of a family whose members believed in the possibility of America. Nicholson relates the sacrifices, defeats, and affirming victories of a cohort of stalwart men and women who embraced education, fought for their country, and asserted their dignity in the face of a society that denied their humanity and discounted their abilities. The letters of Anna Maria \""Mama\"" Threewitts Garrett, along with other archival sources and family stories passed down through generations,\n\nThe Garretts of Columbia\nA Black South Carolina Family from Slavery to the Dawn of Integration\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Ma;