Bibliograph

The other Madisons, the lost history of a president's Black family, Bettye Kearse

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The other Madisons, the lost history of a president's Black family, Bettye Kearse

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-253)

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collective biography

Illustrations

illustrationsgenealogical tablesportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The other Madisons

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1105149639

Responsibility statement

Bettye Kearse

Sub title

the lost history of a president's Black family

Summary

"Bettye Kearse -- a descendant of an enslaved cook and, according to oral tradition, President James Madison -- shares her family story and explores the issues of legacy, race, and the powerful consequences of telling the whole truth."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Prologue -- The new Griotte -- The box -- Family stories -- Footsteps -- Living history -- Destination Jim Crow -- The dentist -- Beads -- The castle -- The museum -- "Visiting" -- Sanctuaries -- In search of the President's son -- Elizabeth -- Free! -- Gramps -- New York memorial -- The plantation's tale -- History, heritage, memory

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Lost history of a president's Black family

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