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The cultural and industrial reconstruction of the South, explored through a major figure in early black music

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"An interesting, solidly researched, well-organized, well-told contribution to the social history of the blues. . . . Recommended."--Choice


“In this interesting, highly readable, and meticulously documented account, Scott ... crafts a fascinating social history by discussing the post-Civil War growth of the African American community in Chattanooga.”--History: Reviews of New Books


"A richly researched, painstakingly documented glimpse of southern urban life around the turn of the twentieth century."--Journal of American Ethnic History

Blues Empress in Black Chattanooga

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    A Paperback / softback by Michelle R. Scott

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      Publisher: University of Illinois Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/08/2008
      ISBN13: 9780252075452, 978-0252075452
      ISBN10: 0252075455

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The cultural and industrial reconstruction of the South, explored through a major figure in early black music

      Trade Review

      "An interesting, solidly researched, well-organized, well-told contribution to the social history of the blues. . . . Recommended."--Choice


      “In this interesting, highly readable, and meticulously documented account, Scott ... crafts a fascinating social history by discussing the post-Civil War growth of the African American community in Chattanooga.”--History: Reviews of New Books


      "A richly researched, painstakingly documented glimpse of southern urban life around the turn of the twentieth century."--Journal of American Ethnic History

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