A Long Hard Journey: The Story of the Pullman Porter
The authors combined in-depth research from primary and secondary sources to provide an uncompromising account of the history of African Americans who worked as porters aboard George Pullman's luxury sleeping cars. While the first generation of porters were newly freed from slavery and grateful for work, poor working conditions and mistreatment at the hands of management led succeeding generations to unite in a struggle for better pay and fair treatment, under the leadership of A. Philip Randolph. Songs, stories, first-person accounts and numerous black-and-white photographs accompany the unique narrative. ©1989 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 11 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
19th Century
20th Century
Activism and Resistance
African Americans
History (Nonfiction)
Work and Labor
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publisher:
Walker
Publish Year: 1989
Pages: 144
ISBN: 0802768849
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 331 McKissack