Hey boy! Hey George! The Pullman Porter: A Pullman Porter's story - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781439262313

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by Carla Simone Kirvin (Foreword by), Johnnie F. Kirvin (Author)

A powerful journey of a black man's dreams and dilemmas, fears and perseverance. Cerebral and racy, historical and reflective, "Hey boy! Hey George!" The Pullman Porter chronicles Kirvin's experience as a Pullman porter during WWII. Some viewed Pullman porters as prestigious breadwinners, while others viewed them as glorified servants, but what was it really like to deliver a standard of excellence while trying to survive and earn a living under Jim Crow segregation laws? Experience Kirvin's challenges firsthand, then decide for yourself.

Number of Pages: 218

Dimensions: 0.5 x 8 x 5.25 IN

Publication Date: January 12, 2010

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