• A Pictorial History of the Negro in America - Fehmerling Books
  • An internal view of the Sixteenth Printing of 'A Pictorial History of the Negro in America' by Langston Hughes and Milton Meltzer. The left page features the title page with a blue banner, identifying it as the 'Third Revised Edition' with over 1,200 illustrations. The right page displays an original library pocket and checkout card stamped with 'V.V.B.S. LIBRARY,' documenting its unique history at the Valley View State Boys' School.
  • An internal view of an open copy of 'A Pictorial History of the Negro in America' by Langston Hughes and Milton Meltzer. The left page features an original library pocket and checkout card with a stamp for the 'V.V.B.S. LIBRARY' and the 'Valley View State Boys' School' in St. Charles, Illinois. The right page displays biographical sketches of the authors, documenting the book's unique provenance and educational history.
  • The back cover of the vintage Crown Publishers hardcover edition of 'A Pictorial History of the Negro in America' by Langston Hughes and Milton Meltzer. The weathered white cover features a full page of glowing reviews from publications like the New York Times Book Review, Saturday Review, and Chicago Tribune. It displays the Crown Publishers, Inc. imprint and their New York address, capturing the academic and social significance of this work.
  • Side-angle view of the 1956 Crown Publishers volume 'A Pictorial History of the Negro in America' resting on a neutral background. The screen captures the bold gold lettering on the spine and the original dust jacket colors. The layout emphasizes the scholarly and visual significance of this landmark work on African American history.
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Langston Hughes and Milton Meltzer | African American History, Social History, and Photographic History

A Pictorial History of the Negro in America

A Pictorial History of the Negro in America

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A Langston Hughes & Milton Meltzer Visual History of African American Life

Spanning four centuries of history from West African roots through the Transatlantic slave trade, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights movement, literary legend Langston Hughes and historian Milton Meltzer present a comprehensive visual record of Black America. This landmark volume gathers over 1,000 archival photographs, engravings, newspaper woodcuts, and historical documents.

Hughes and Meltzer document the cultural triumphs, political struggles, military service, and resilience of African Americans, creating an indispensable visual archive of American history.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Langston Hughes' poetic historical narrative pairs seamlessly with Milton Meltzer's archival curation. A classic hardcover visual history reference for collectors, Black history scholars, and American history enthusiasts.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Crown

Pages: 380

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1970

ISBN: 

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