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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The <em>Fields of Silver and Gold</em> series brings the past alive. Meet the trailblazers and the pioneers, the first people and the famous explorers, the legends and the everyday heroes that shaped the history, land, and culture of the West. Their powerful stories will fascinate and inspire you.</strong></p><p>Rancher. Statesman. Groundbreaker.</p><p>From slavery to respected community leader, Ben Palmer lived the dream of Black pioneers during Reconstruction. As a prosperous rancher known for introducing the Bonner horse to Nevada, Palmer was widely admired for his honesty, intelligence, and generosity. Overcoming racism to serve an active role in politics, Palmer was the first Black person to serve on a US District Court jury in Nevada and to be elected as a state convention delegate.</p><p>Lexile: 1200L</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>Ben Palmer: Black Pioneers on the Frontier</em> by John L. Smith offers a clearer picture of the character, accomplishments, challenges, and personality of Ben Palmer. This book presents, in a tangible way, the social and political environment in which Ben Palmer, his family, and other African American trail blazers thrived in Nevada during the mid 1800's. I feel this is a great introduction of African American history in Northern Nevada and I encourage folks to dig deeper into this subject.</p><p> - Demetrice Dalton, Our Story, Inc.</p><br>

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