Waterfront Workers of New Orleans
Race, Class, and Politics, 1863-1923
Häftad, Engelska, 1994
Av Eric Arnesen
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Winner of the John H. Dunning Prize in United States HistoryDuring the nineteenth century, American and foreign travelers often found New Orleans a delightful, exotic stop on their journeys. Few failed to marvel at the riverfront, the center of the city's economic activity. But historical memory overlooks the immigrants and Black migrants who served in the riverfront's army of laborers and provided the essential human power that kept the cotton, sugar, and other goods flowing. Eric Arnesen examines the diverse group of 10,000 to 15,000 cotton screwmen, longshoremen, cotton and round freight teamsters, cotton yardmen, railroad freight handlers, and Mississippi River roustabouts that formed the backbone of the Crescent City's trade and economic life.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum1994-05-01
 - Mått152 x 229 x 30 mm
 - Vikt567 g
 - FormatHäftad
 - SpråkEngelska
 - Antal sidor384
 - FörlagUniversity of Illinois Press
 - ISBN9780252063770
 - UtmärkelserWinner of <DIV>Winner of the John H. Dunning Prize in United States History.</DIV> 1994