This book presents an overview of segregated education in Western North Carolina, "A needed contribution to an underrepresented area of study in Appalachian and African American history"--The Journal of Southern History; "In these 264 pages are found failures and successes, laughter and tears, statistics and inspiration. All blend together to both explain and preserve a century and more of educational yearning, neglect, striving, and, to some extent, success"--The Transylvania Times; "Provides a historical account of the struggles faced by the relatively small population of African-Americans"--Reference & Research Book News.
Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Co., 264 pages with an Index, Bibliography and Appendix. 10" X 7" trade paperback.