Rising from the Rails by Larry Tye | Pullman Porters & the Black Middle Class |

Condition: Good . Gently used, clean pages, no markings. Minor wear on cover edges (see photos) Details: • Author: Larry Tye • Publisher: Picador • ISBN: 9780805078503 • First Picador Edition: June 2005 • Format: Paperback • Pages: ~300+ • Category: History / African American / Labor & Social Movement • Item Weight ‎10.9 ounces Ships quickly and securely! • Description: “Rising from the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black Middle Class” by Larry Tye is a powerful narrative that uncovers the hidden history of the African American men who worked as Pullman porters and helped shape the modern Black middle class in America. Drawing from rich interviews, historical photographs, and extensive research, Tye paints a vivid picture of how these men laid the foundation for social and economic progress during the early 20th century. First published in 2004, this book is a must-read for those interested in African American history, labor rights, and untold American stories.