num_pages: 206
description: 'Aunt' Clara Brown Story of a Black Kathleen Pruett Publishing 1970SoftcoverIllustratedOften called the Angel of the Rockies, Clara Brown reflects the richness of the African-American experience. She faced enormous challenges and reached wonderful heights in her nearly eighty-five years. Turning her back on her life in slavery, she looked west for the children she had lost. She then became one of the first African-American women to settle in Colorado. Clara was skillful in business ventures and investments that earned her thousands of dollars. She also gained a reputation for community care. She helped people of all races, but she worked especially hard to bring black people out of poverty and enslavement. This book is about Aunt Clara Brown's journey and settlement in Colorado.The book measures approximately 8 1/2 inches by 5 3/8 inches.The book is in good condition. The cover has some light wear. The corner of the back cover is torn off. There is tape repair at the top of the spine.Please, take a look at the photos provided. Thank you for your interest!
language: English
title: "Aunt" Clara Brown;: Story of a black pioneer
titlecomplete: "Aunt" Clara Brown;: Story of a black pioneer
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Pruett Pub. Co