A Long Hard Journey

A Long Hard Journey
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Publisher : Walker & Company
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 0802768849
ISBN-13 : 9780802768841
Rating : 4/5 (841 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Long Hard Journey by : Pat McKissack

Download or read book A Long Hard Journey written by Pat McKissack and published by Walker & Company. This book was released on 1989 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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