The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1948 Facsimile Edition
$32.39
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The Negro Motorist Green-Book: 1948 Facsimile Edition
$32.39
Product Overview
This is a facsimile edition of the historic Negro Motorist Green-Book from 1948, a guide that helped African American travelers find welcoming businesses and services during the era of segregation. This reproduction preserves the original content and layout, offering a valuable piece of cultural and historical reference.
Key Features
- 1948 facsimile edition of the original publication
- Reproduced content retains historical accuracy
- Serves as a reference for social history and travel in mid-20th-century America
- Useful for educators, historians, and collectors of Americana
Product Details
- Product Type: Facsimile Edition Book
- Edition Year: 1948
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of this facsimile edition? A: It reproduces the original 1948 Green-Book, which listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other services that were safe and welcoming for African American road travelers during the Jim Crow era, serving as a historical artifact and research source.
Q: Are the contents exactly as they appeared in 1948? A: This facsimile edition reproduces the original 1948 content, so the listings, advertisements, and text reflect the time period as originally published.