num_pages: 288
description: In 1912, Woodson (1875-1950) became the first and only individual of slave parentage to earn a Ph.D. in history. He founded the Journal of Negro History, wrote and edited numerous books and publications, and through his research and writing established black history as a legitimate field of inquiry. This biography profiles a complex and dedicated pioneer. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History
titlecomplete: Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History (Southern Biography Series)
genres: History
ratings_count: 12
publisher: Louisiana State Univ Pr