Based on "Overcoming: The Autobiography of W. Harry Davis," this book for young readers (age 10 and older) is the story of civil rights in Minnesota. Davis describes the hardships of his growing-up years, the youth boxing program that brought him to prominence, and his role in breaking down racial barriers in politics and in the city's public schools. Harry Davis probably received more awards for civic service in his lifetime than any other Minnesotan. In 2003 the Minneapolis School system named an elementary school in ...
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Based on "Overcoming: The Autobiography of W. Harry Davis," this book for young readers (age 10 and older) is the story of civil rights in Minnesota. Davis describes the hardships of his growing-up years, the youth boxing program that brought him to prominence, and his role in breaking down racial barriers in politics and in the city's public schools. Harry Davis probably received more awards for civic service in his lifetime than any other Minnesotan. In 2003 the Minneapolis School system named an elementary school in Davis's old neighborhood for him: the new W. Harry Davis Academy.
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Very Good. Size: Landscape; Very good paperback. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text also very good. Shelfwear is minor. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Various Photographers. As New. 8vo-over 7 3/4 to 9 3/4" A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design. No remainder marks. Pages [136 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Covers clean, colors bright, no reading creases at spine, minor display indications, else as new. Illustrated throughout with B&W photographs. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.