No Man Can Hinder Me: The Journey from Slavery to Emancipation Through Song by Velma Maia Thomas Through it all, the Africans in America sang. Aboard slave ships and in the fields, in celebration & in mourning, they expressed their hopes, their fears, their defeats, and their triumphs through music. They sang to take their minds off their troubles and to vent their frustrations. They sang to reinforce the camaraderie they shared & to show their affection for one another. Using words, images, & songs (many sung by the author on the accompanying CD), this book captures the range of emotions felt by slaves and those newly freed on every step of their journey from being slaves to freedom. ***Experience the music that sustained, encouraged, and empowered African Americans to survive in a world that tried to keep them down. Celebrated author and lecturer Velma Maia Thomas not only tells the story of these songs, she presents more than a dozen glorious examples, many arrangements never before recorded, on a CD specially created for this book ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Book Description: Crown, New York, 2001. First Edition.  Pictorial Hard Cover, no dust jacet (as issued)  Audio CD included with 18 spirituals exclusively recorded for this book. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 40 pp. Book Condition: Very Good+.  there is a ripple on front cover that appears more to be a defect verses damage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please e-mail with any questions prior to placing a bid. Additional pictures are available and I do my my best to provide detailed information, please ask if there is additional information you would like to know ************************************ ~~Payment~~ Payment Policy PayPal only. Payment must be received within 3 days from the end of the auction. If you are unable to do this, please do not bid. Payment terms are non-negotiable. ~~Shipping~~ Books are shipped via USPS Media Mail for a flat rate of $4.00 S&H within the mainland USA. Additonal purchases are happily combined at $1.00 for each additional book.In the event that you have already paid for purchases, I will refund any overage for shipping charges (where applicable). **Want to SAVE even more $$$$**  Because I value your business and I love to sell books, I am offering an option to save even more on shipping. Contact me and upon a confirmed agreement betweeen seller and buyer, I may allow combined purchases for up to a week before final invoice is calculated. VERY IMPORTANT..PLEASE READ..This extended option is only available if you have contacted me and we have reached an agreement to establish a period of one week to view additional books and combine shipping. International Customers: Contact me for shipping price, PRIOR to placing a bid. Also, please do not hesitate to contact me about combined purchases to any location ~~TERMS OF SALE~~ If the purchased item does not match your expectation based on description and photos, please contact me. I will strive to remedy the problem. You must contact me within 2 days of receipt of the item. Refunds are issued as MECHANDISE CREDIT only, buyer to pay return shipping. I recommend that you purchase shipping insurance for fragile items. I do my best to pack items to protect them during shipment. ~~ABOUT US~~ Welcome to Arthur's Books and Curiousities!! Arthur's Books is dedicated to my father who shared his love of books with me. Additionally, your purchase supports a small business and contributes directly to supporting my family and Arthur's dream. We all Thank You. ~~CONTACT US~~ Please e-mail with any questions prior to placing a bid. Additional pictures are available and I do my my best to provide detailed information, please ask if there is additional information you would like to know. I am more than happy to answer any questions and easy to work with. My goal is to have a great transaction for both of us and to make sure that you are satisfied with the service and item you receive.

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