The Gullah People and Their African Heritage

The Gullah People and Their African Heritage
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Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-13 : 0820320544
ISBN-10 : 9780820320540
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Book Synopsis The Gullah People and Their African Heritage by : William S. Pollitzer

Download or read book The Gullah People and Their African Heritage written by William S. Pollitzer and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the origins and way of life of the Gullahs of South Carolina and Georgia, details the skills and customs they brought with them from Africa, and discusses the threats to their survival as a distinctive culture


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