James City: A Black Community in North Carolina, 1863-1900

by Joe A. Mobley

Overview

Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865261907
Publisher:	North Carolina Office of Archives and History
Publication date:	01/01/1981
Series:	North Carolina's African American Heritage Series , #1
Pages:	127
Sales rank:	1,108,581
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Joe A. Mobley earned an M.A. from North Carolina State University. He has authored five books on various topics in North Carolina history, served as editor of the North Carolina Historical Review, and worked as administrator of the Historical Publications Section of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. Now retired, Mr. Mobley is an adjunct faculty member of the history department at North Carolina State University.