On her own ground : the life and times of Madam C.J. Walker
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New York : Washington Square Press, [2002].
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Published
New York : Washington Square Press, [2002].
Format
Book
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415 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
"A Lisa Drew book."
General Note
Originally published: New York : Scribner, ©2001.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-385) and index.
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Bundles, a journalist and great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, offers a lively portrait of an American businesswoman. Walker, the first freeborn child of slaves, rose from poverty to establish a successful hair-care business, became one of the wealthiest women in the U.S., and devoted herself to a life of activism and philanthropy toward race and women's issues. photo insert.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bundles, A. P. (2002). On her own ground: the life and times of Madam C.J. Walker . Washington Square Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bundles, A'Lelia Perry. 2002. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker. Washington Square Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bundles, A'Lelia Perry. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker Washington Square Press, 2002.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bundles, A'Lelia Perry. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker Washington Square Press, 2002.

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