Macon, Georgia

Macon, Georgia
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 0738506001
ISBN-13 : 9780738506005
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Book Synopsis Macon, Georgia by : Jeanne Herring

Download or read book Macon, Georgia written by Jeanne Herring and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging new visual history showcasing Macon's African Americans, vintage photographs illuminate the contributions and achievements of black citizens who have lived and worked in the heart of Georgia for more than one hundred and fifty years. Local landmarks, such as the Douglass Theater and the Harriet Tubman Museum, and unique African-American communities, such as Summerfield and Pleasant Hill, are testament to the indelible mark left on Macon by its enterprising black residents.


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