{"product_id":"the-road-to-shiloh-the-untold-story-of-the-first-black-american-community-on-the-saskatchewan-prairies-9781550599398","title":"The Road to Shiloh: The Untold Story of the First Black American Community on the Saskatchewan Prairies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Jim Crow to the Last Best West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 1910, twelve African American families from Oklahoma journeyed north to claim the promise of a better life in the Canadian West. Among them was Julius Caesar Lane, a former enslaved man whose legacy, and that of his family, is intertwined with the history of Saskatchewan's first Black community. The settlement, anchored by Shiloh Baptist Church now a designated Provincial Heritage Property --near Maidstone, became a symbol of resilience, faith, and determination in the face of racial barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this deeply personal and meticulously researched account, Leander K. Lane--descendant of Julius Caesar Lane--traces his ancestors' steps through the tumultuous aftermath of slavery in the United States to Canada, documenting the challenges and successes they experienced in their new home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing from oral histories, historical texts, and never-before-consulted archival documents, Lane vividly brings to life the untold story of the Shiloh community, from their origins in the American South to their enduring impact in Western Canada. This compelling narrative is both a heartfelt family memoir and a vital piece of Canadian history, shedding light on the rich heritage of Black prairie homesteaders and the indomitable spirit of the Shiloh People.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLane, Leander K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Leander K. Lane is a retired heavy-duty mechanic and a leading expert in the history of the Shiloh People. He is a founding member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and Cemetery Restoration Society and has served as president since its inception in 2001. His other writing has been featured in \u003ci\u003eOur Canada\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrairies North\u003c\/i\u003e magazines and the anthology \u003ci\u003eOur Gift of History, Our Stories: Saskatchewan 1905-2005\u003c\/i\u003e. Leander lives in Edmonton, Alberta, where he was born and raised.","brand":"Brush Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572284784914,"sku":"9781550599398","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_455082d1-4524-4720-bff3-6be82bf2dbd7.jpg?v=1755858739","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-road-to-shiloh-the-untold-story-of-the-first-black-american-community-on-the-saskatchewan-prairies-9781550599398","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}