Blacks in Gold Rush California

This is an ex-library hardcover edition with library markings on the spine and inside pages. The dust jacket condition is unknown. The binding appears intact, though wear typical of library circulation is present. No inscriptions or signatures are noted.

"Blacks in Gold Rush California" by Rudolph M. Lapp, published by Yale University Press in 1977, offers an in-depth exploration of the experiences of African Americans during the California Gold Rush. This hardcover edition, published in New Haven and London, provides a scholarly examination of the historical roles and contributions of African Americans in this pivotal era. The book is part of the Yale Western Americana series, highlighting its academic significance. Lapp's work is crucial for understanding the intersection of race and history in California's formative years. This edition is an ex-library copy, indicated by library markings, making it a unique find for collectors interested in historical narratives and African American studies.