Gullah Culture in America - 2nd Edition by Wilbur Cross & Emory Shaw Campbell (Paperback)

About the Book

A comprehensive look at the various facets of Gullah culture.

Book Synopsis

A comprehensive look at the various facets of Gullah culture.

Review Quotes

" a capable synthesis of information with updates on organized efforts to sustain the regional-ethnic culture on the Sea Islands and beyond. compliments are due the book for being accessible to general readers and panoramic in coverage of verbal traditions." -- Choice Magazine "Choice Magazine"

" this book is ideal for anyone who is unfamiliar with the Gullah culture and seeks to learn a significant amount in one book. I believe that anyone looking to gain a fuller picture of the African-American contribution to American history and culture will benefit greatly from reading this book." -- Lisanne C. Norman "African Libraries Newsletter"

About the Author

After receiving his degree from Yale University, Wilbur Cross served in the United States Navy and started a career as a copywriter in New York. He spent 10 years as an editor at Life magazine and contributed many articles to Time and Life. He is the author or coauthor of more than 50 books on a wide range of subjects, including history, biography, culture, travel, and health. Cross is a member of the Authors Guild and the Time/Life Alumni Society. He lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Born and raised on Hilton Head Island, Emory Shaw Campbell is executive director emeritus of the Penn Center and a renowned community leader among the Gullah people. In 2002, he founded Gullah Heritage Trail Tours in an effort to educate tourists about the Gullah language and culture and promote indigenous crafts and artists. He is the author of Gullah Cultural Legacies and served as a consultant and editor for Gullah Culture in America.