This historical exploration of the Green Book offers "a fascinating sweeping story of black travel within Jim Crow America across four decades" ( The New York Times Book Review). Taylor shows the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations in America.
It took courage to be listed in the Green Book, and Overground Railroad celebrates the stories of those who put their names in the book and stood up against segregation. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to a horrific problem. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses that were safe for black travelers. Published from 1936 to 1966, the Green Book was hailed as the "black travel guide to America." At that time, it was very dangerous and difficult for African-Americans to travel because they couldn't eat, sleep, or buy gas at most white-owned businesses.
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