Beyond the shores : a history of African Americans abroad / Tamara J. Walker.

"An award-winning author charts the poignant journeys of African Americans abroad as she explores her own transatlantic family odyssey in this powerful global history of traveling while Black. Part historical exploration, part travel memoir, Beyond the Shores reveals poignant histories of a diverse...

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Main Author: Walker, Tamara J., 1978- (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : Crown, 2023.
Edition:First edition.
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Physical Description:viii, 337 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book

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