Displaying 1 of 1 1989 Title: A long hard journey : the story of the Pullman porter Author: McKissack, Pat, 1944-2017 Format: Book Publisher, Date: New York : Walker, 1989. Description: xiii, 144 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm. Summary: A chronicle of the first black-controlled union, made up of Pullman porters, who after years of unfair labor practices staged a battle against a corporate giant resulting in a "David and Goliath" ending. Series: Walker's American history series for young people Walker's American history series for young people. Subjects: Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters -- History -- Juvenile literature. Pullman Company -- History -- Juvenile literature. Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters -- History. Pullman Company -- History. Pullman porters -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature. Pullman porters -- History. Other Author: McKissack, Fredrick. Contents: Ambassadors of hospitality: 1829-1900 -- Pullman's folly -- Travelin' man -- Baker Heater League -- Struggle: 1900-1934 -- "Let George do it!" -- Freedom from within -- Pullman company fights back -- Rockin' the boat -- Dark before the dawn -- Whole world smiles with you: 1935-1979 -- Just keep smilin' -- I am the darker brother. ISBN 0802768849 Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
