| James City: A Black Community in North Carolina, 1863-1900 Contributor(s): Mobley, Joe A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865261903 ISBN-13: 9780865261907 Publisher: North Carolina Division of Archives & History OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1981 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 975.619 |
| LCCN: 81623876 |
| Series: Research Reports from the Division of Archives and History |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.06" W x 9.07" (0.48 lbs) 127 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mobley, Joe A.: - Joe A. Mobley earned an M.A. from North Carolina State University. He has authored five books on various topics in North Carolina history, served as editor of the North Carolina Historical Review, and worked as administrator of the Historical Publications Section of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. Now retired, Mr. Mobley is an adjunct faculty member of the history department at North Carolina State University. |