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Katz explores the little-told story of black Indians--people with dual African and Native American ancestry or African Americans who lived primarily with Native Americans.

A meticulously documented look at a lesser-known aspect of African-American history is based on the personal writings of the explorers, cowboys, settlers, and soldiers of pioneer America. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

A biographical history of influential African American pioneers and freedom fighters in the Midwest, including Sara Jane Woodson, Peter Clark, and Dred Scott.

Brief biographies of people of mixed Native American and African ancestry who, despite barriers, made their mark on history, including trader Paul Cuffe, frontiersman Edward Rose, Seminole leader John Horse, and sculptress Edmonia Lewis.

This new paperback edition features a new introduction by historian Robin D. G. Kelley. “Katz masterfully steers the reader step by step through the astonishing forms of resistance, both active and passive. . . . powerful and authentic ...

Portrayals of thirty five black men and women whose activities and accomplishments are testimony to their unique contribution in helping to shape the frontier of the U.S. Katz tells the story of thirty-five black people whose activities and ...

Black women were always part of America's westward expansion.

A documentary and Pictorial History.

A multicultural history of the United States, from 1815 to 1850, focusing on the first wave of immigration and the abolitionist and feminist movements.