For slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad; names like Springtown and Snow Hill promised sanctuary and salvation. Under the pressures of racial prejudice; free blacks; runaway slaves and even many Native Americans formed island communities on the periphery of South Jersey towns. While Lawnside and others continue to thrive today; "fringe communities"? like Marshalltown and Timbuctoo now exist only in memory. In this discussion of these primarily African American communities; Dennis Rizzo validates their role in the preservation of tradition; definition of extended family and creation of a social bond between diverse peoples; together they formed parallel communities based on; but independent of; the larger towns and villages familiar to us all.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A side of the Titanic story you will not see elsewhereBy Sue CopeningGreat book! Not just for history buffs... the stories in it are interesting; but seeing these in the form of art is even more special. Ive known Roger for years and have all his books. He gave me my first Hot Air Balloon ride and his first book "The Art of Hot Air Ballooning" was a Forbes pick for top 50 gifts when it came out and it facilitated an invitation for Roger to go to France with Malcolm Forbes for his birthday. Over the years Rogers connections with fans of his art have brought him many invitations to great adventures... including this opportunity to visit the Titanic wreck; something only a handful of non scientists have done. If you can get a copy of this; do. Its a side of the Titanic story you cannot find elsewhere.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. titanicBy joyfulonethis book about the titanic was fantastic! the author was invited to come along to document a trip of recovering artifacts from the vessel - he drew sketches of the crew and objects and has written an excellent treatise on the subject.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding Titanic book- entirely new perspective on the topicBy Avid ReaderRoger Bansemers "Journey to Titanic" is absolutely outstanding. There is something in this book for everyone from the die-hard Titanic fan; to the history buff; to the only art please museum goer. The work is well written; and beautifully illustrated; with stunning paintings. For the reader; its a terrific trip full of incredible experiences before; during; and after the dives in journey to Titanic. I purchased the book when it first came out; and Ive given it several times as a gift. Everyone raves about it; for good reason!!
