The Black Landed Gentry of Montgomery County
by
Book Details
About the Book
Feel the warmth of the South, the
love the farmers had for their land, children, neighbors and friends by
stepping back into the past of the 1930’s and 40’s. See how the farmers, their wives, and
children lived when tobacco was king.
Laugh at the humor. Sit in their
church during Sunday services and feel the inspiration. Experience life before radio and television;
find out how tobacco was cured; and the impact of
Learn why the farmers were respected
and the coexistence of blacks and whites when racial tensions ran rampant in
other areas. Learn about the economic
interdependence of
The black farmers in
The author’s grandfather was a
black farmer in Woodlawn. She has
first-hand knowledge of farm life since she was born on his farm and lived in
the community the first five years of her life.
About the Author
Dr. Teddy Brodie
Osantowski is a retired educator of