… The Negro in Tennessee, 1790-1865; Volume 1

This book tells the story of African Americans in Tennessee from 1790 to 1865. From their arrival as slaves to their struggle for freedom during the Civil War, this volume covers the social, economic, and political conditions that shaped their lives. With extensive research, Patterson provides a comprehensive account of the African American experience in Tennessee during this critical period in American history.

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