| African Americans in Rutherford County Contributor(s): Butler, Devora E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738566365 ISBN-13: 9780738566368 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical |
| Dewey: 976.8 |
| LCCN: 2009927289 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Geographic Orientation - Tennessee |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state s geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and historic venue that once served, although briefly, as the capital of Tennessee. African American men and women have lived, worked, and toiled here for generations." |
Contributor Bio(s): Butler, Devora E.: - Author Devora E. Butler holds a master s degree in education from the University of London. As a native of Rutherford County, Butler has listened to the stories of locals who have contributed to the African American community. Through this compilation of photographs from private collections and archives, Butler is able to tell their stories along with the history of Rutherford County. |