Title |
The senator and the socialite the true story of America's first Black dynasty
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Names |
Graham, Lawrence.
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Book Number |
DB063519
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Title Status |
Active
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Medium |
Digital Book
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Download Link |
Downloadable talking book.
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Annotation |
Biography of Blanche Kelso Bruce (1841-1898), a former slave who became the first African American elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate. Highlights Bruce's rise to fame, discusses his marriage, and describes his descendents and their downfall. Details social and political turmoil during their lifetimes. Strong language. 2006.
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Narrator |
Moore, Bob.
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Local Subject |
Biography & Autobiography - BIO
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Adult Book - AD
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Adult Non-Fiction - AN
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Politics and Government - POL
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Current Events / Contemporary Issues - CON
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History, United States - HUS
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History - HST
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Audience Notes |
Male narrator.
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Contains strong language.
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LC Subject |
African American legislators - Biography
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Legislators - United States - Biography
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Legislators' spouses - United States - Biography
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Call Number |
929.208996073 ANF
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Language |
English
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Released |
2006
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Publication Info |
Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, 2006 (Potomac Talking Book Services, recording studio).
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Original Publication |
Recorded from: 1st ed. New York : HarperCollins, c2006. 0060184124
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