-Pianists -United States -Blind musicians -African American musicians -Blind Tom - Ethnic Orientation | African American - Chronological Period | 19th Century - Chronological Period | 1900-1919 - Topical | Physically Challenged - Topical | Mentally Challenged - Topical | Black History The true story of a black musical savant in the era of slavery, this rollicking and heartrending book offers a look into the culture of celebrity and racism at the turn of the 20th century. 50 b&w illustrations.