num_pages: 300
description: Taking her title from a verse of Amazing Grace , and drawing upon primary sources, Pitre (history, Texas Southern U., Houston) adds to the literatures on Reconstruction and Afro-Texans with profiles of black lawmakers who played influential roles in the Texas Republican Party in the post-Civil War from militant Matthew Gaines to party loyalist George T. Ruby. Includes photos and data on 19th-20th century black legislators. First published in 1985. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares: Black Leadership in Texas
titlecomplete: Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares: Black Leadership in Texas
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Eakin Pr