Reminiscences of Colored People of Princeton, N. J.: 1800-1900

"Reminiscences of Colored People of Princeton, N. J.: 1800-1900" by Anna Bustill Smith is a window into the world of African Americans living in Princeton, New Jersey from the years 1800 to 1900. The book is filled with personal stories and life events, carefully gathered to shine a light on a community that often went unrecognized. The author tells the stories of people like Oliver Cromwell, who fought in the Revolutionary War, business people, ministers, and teachers, who were very important in their neighborhoods. Bustill-Smith talks about how these community members shaped the world around them and honors their lasting effect on both their town and American history.