Bound for America Forced Migration Africans to the New World Chinese Coolies

Description: Bound for America Forced Migration Africans to the New World Chinese Coolies EBay has limited the number of "identical" books that will appear in their "Best Match" search for any one seller. In order to see all of the BOOKS I have up for bids, please select ANY search sorting OTHER THAN "Best Match". Coolies by Yin Hardcover (2001) Shek marvels at the new world as he and his brother, Little Wong, arrive in California. Along with hundreds of other workers, the brothers are going to build a great railroad across the West. They plan to save enough money so that their mother and little brothers can join them in America. But as days grow into months, they endure many hardships-exhausting work, discrimination, and treacherous avalanches. Inspired by actual events, this story reveals the harsh truth about life for the Chinese railroad workers in 1865, while celebrating their perseverance and bravery. Asian Pacific American Award for Literature. Children's and Young Adult. Honorable Mention Bound for America: The Forced Migration of Africans to the New World by James Haskins & Kathleen Benson Hardcover 48 pages (1999) Between about 1500 and 1850, millions of Africans were captured and transported across the Atlantic in one of the most tragic ordeals in human history. In this objective and profoundly moving book, Haskins and Benson open with discussions of slavery throughout history and of Europe and Africa at the time the African slave trade began, then closely examine every aspect of the Middle Passage. Included are sections on capturing the slaves, the march to the coast, the selection of slaves for purchase, conditions on slave ships, and slave revolts aboard ship. Illuminated with historic prints, photographs, and Floyd Cooper's compelling paintings. Timeline, bibliography, map, and index included. I do NOT use "Stock Photos". Every item I sell has an individual scanned picture so you can see what you are REALLY getting. This is a previously owned magazine lot in good condition; with worn edges, has clean & complete texts & good binding. I have other COOKBOOKS up for bids as well as other books and will happily combine shipping to reduce postage costs for the bidder. I combine shipping. Check out my auctions, maybe you'll find something you didn't know you needed. ********************************************************************************* Shipping charges: If the item is not as advertised, I will pay return shipping. Item condition: Upon receipt by the seller, item must be in the same condition as shown in its pictures. Buyer can re-use the packing materials & the original mailing box. Restocking fee: There is a $1 restocking fee unless the item was wrongly described. Refund: Money will be refunded upon receipt of item. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Arab, Alabama

End Time: 2025-02-05T19:44:45.000Z

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