Children of Perdition: Melungeons and the Struggle of Mixed America

This is a good book. However, the earlier volume "The Birth of Black America" by the same author, is a better read with much more information and is more detailed. "Children of Perdition" covers more the discriminations and atrocities visited upon these mixed-race peoples than detailing their backgrounds (although it does that, too). It's a bit repetitious, especially near the end. Still, it is well-researched.

Lots of detail. Researching my ancestors.

Informative about the history of Melungeons in the US, however, most of the factual information that I was interested in is in the first few chapters. The rest of the book has examples of how they were isolated and denied privileges because they did not fit into any of the cultural groups which functioned in America. Enlightening to know how the mechanisms of prejudice work, but I was after more documentation of origins.

Struggle to read. Writing has no flow. Half way through and shelved it.

Came in great condition and a great price

Was exactly as stated, prompt delivery, no issues. Would buy from seller again.

This is a great book and very accurate. I find myself reading it again and again. Don't do that much with books.

A bit dry for the general reader but lots of information about the Melungeon people who are so little known and understood. Recommended.