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The Pullman Porter gives the history of African American men who took on the job of taking care of passengers on George Pullman's passenger trains. They handled everything from the moment you got on the train to the moment you departed. If you've ever watched any older movies that involve train sleeper cars you've probably seen Pullman and all that was expected of them.
The emphasis on education and how the men learned the whole time they were working and listened to what was going on around them was so nice to see. I had no idea that they helped start the civil rights movement and even worked so closely with a president to better work conditions and started a union.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful and getting to learn more about train history and the men who made it possible for so many passengers to have a good experience.
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- 28 November, 2017: Reviewed