{"product_id":"overground-railroad-the-young-adult-adaptation-the-green-book-and-the-roots-of-black-travel-in-america-by-candacy-taylor-9781419749490","title":"Overground Railroad (The Young Adult Adaptation): The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOverground Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the history of the \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e, which was published from 1936 to 1966 and served as the \"Black travel guide to America.\" For years, it was dangerous for African Americans to travel in the United States. Due to segregation, Black travellers couldn't eat, sleep, or even get fuel at most white-owned businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, petrol stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travellers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. It took courage to be listed in the \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and the stories from those who took a stand against racial segregation are recorded and celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's critically acclaimed adult book \u003ci\u003eOverground Railroad\u003c\/i\u003e includes her own photographs of \u003ci\u003eGreen Book\u003c\/i\u003e sites, as well as archival photographs and interviews with people who owned and used these facilities. The book also includes an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, a timeline, and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46734761132268,"sku":"9781419749490","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13262433482693.jpg?v=1755214027","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/overground-railroad-the-young-adult-adaptation-the-green-book-and-the-roots-of-black-travel-in-america-by-candacy-taylor-9781419749490","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}