On Juneteenth

On JuneteenthExplore the powerful narrative of 'On Juneteenth' by Annette Gordon Reed, a groundbreaking book that intertwines American history and personal memoir to shed light on the significance of Juneteenth. This compelling work traces the roots of Juneteenth back to Texas, illustrating the enduring struggles and resilience of African Americans from the era of slavery through the complexities of Jim Crow and beyond. Annette Gordon Reed, a Texas native and

Explore the powerful narrative of 'On Juneteenth' by Annette Gordon-Reed, a groundbreaking book that intertwines American history and personal memoir to shed light on the significance of Juneteenth. This compelling work traces the roots of Juneteenth back to Texas, illustrating the enduring struggles and resilience of African-Americans from the era of slavery through the complexities of Jim Crow and beyond. Annette Gordon-Reed, a Texas native and descendant of enslaved individuals, brings a unique perspective to the history of her home state, challenging the conventional narratives dominated by tales of cowboys and oilmen. Through vivid personal anecdotes and meticulously researched historical facts, 'On Juneteenth' reveals the critical role that African-Americans played in shaping Texas and American history. In a moment where Juneteenth is gaining increased recognition, this book serves as an essential resource for understanding the cultural and historical significance of this pivotal day. With 152 pages of eloquently articulated history, this book makes a profound impact on readers and historians alike, revising traditional perspectives on race, liberty, and heritage in America. Don't miss your chance to engage with this vital account that vividly illustrates the road toward freedom and equality. **Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631498831
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 152


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Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed's On Juneteenth provides a historian's view of the country's long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that African-Americans have endured in the century since, from Reconstruction through Jim Crow and beyond. All too aware of the stories of cowboys, ranchers, and oilmen that have long dominated the lore of the Lone Star State, Gordon-Reed-herself a Texas native and the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas as early as the 1820s-forges a new and profoundly truthful narrative of her home state, with implications for us all.


Combining personal anecdotes with poignant facts gleaned from the annals of American history, Gordon-Reed shows how, from the earliest presence of Black people in Texas to the day in Galveston on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of legalized slavery in the state, African-Americans played an integral role in the Texas story.


Reworking the traditional "Alamo" framework, she powerfully demonstrates, among other things, that the slave- and race-based economy not only defined the fractious era of Texas independence but precipitated the Mexican-American War and, indeed, the Civil War itself.
In its concision, eloquence, and clear presentation of history, On Juneteenth vitally revises conventional renderings of Texas and national history. As our nation verges on recognizing June 19 as a national holiday, On Juneteenth is both an essential account and a stark reminder that the fight for equ