Famous Negro Heroes of America Author:Langston Hughes From the early sixteenth century to modern times, African-Americans, both men and women, have made heroic contributions to the history and culture of the United States. — Langston Hughes presents a gallery of sixteen biographies of these outstanding figures in our country's past and present. They include explorers, pioneers, warriors, Abolitioni... more »sts, seamen and an air ace.
As told by an author who has long been an eloquent spokesman of African-Americans, the stories of these lives form thrilling chapters in the adventure of American history, making this volume a distinguished addition to the library of Dodd, Mead Famous Biographies.