The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker used her comic and musical abilities to become a worldwide icon of the Jazz Age. This lively biography covers her outspoken participation in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II and adoption of 12 children--her "rainbow tribe." The lush photographs, in-depth appendix, source notes and bibliography make this is a must-have resource for any student, Baker fan or history buff.

Author: Peggy Caravantes
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 02/01/2018
Series: Women of Action
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781613738320