James City: A Black Community in North Carolina, 1863-1900 - Paperback

by Joe A. Mobley (Author)

Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level.