{"product_id":"historic-black-settlements-of-ohio-9781467144186","title":"Historic Black Settlements of Ohio","description":"In the years leading up to the Civil War, Ohio had more African American settlements than any other state. Owing to a common border with several slave states, it became a destination for people of color seeking to separate themselves from slavery. Despite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeyers, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A graduate of Miami and Ohio State Universities, David Meyers has written a number of local histories, as well as several novels and works for the stage. He was recently inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his contributions to local history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElise Meyers Walker is a graduate of Hofstra University and Ohio University. She has collaborated with her father on a dozen local histories, including Ohio's Black Hand Syndicate and Lynching and Mob Violence in Ohio. They are both available for presentations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors' website is www.explodingstove.com, or follow them on Twitter and Instagram @explodingstove.","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567530021138,"sku":"9781467144186","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d631ccb0-3477-4333-bebe-b372717082cd.jpg?v=1731922793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/historic-black-settlements-of-ohio-9781467144186","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}