No crystal stair a documentary novel of the life and work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem bookseller / Vaunda Micheaux Nelson ; art work by R. Gregory Christie.
| Author/creator | Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux |
| Other author | Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Lab, |
| Description | 188 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Told by a banker that he should sell fried chicken rather than books, since "Negroes don't read", Lewis Michaux defies the odds to build Harlem's National Memorial African Bookstore, an intellectual center and gathering place from 1939 to 1975. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and "Index of historical characters." |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011021251 |
| ISBN | 9780761361695 (trade hard cover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |