Detroit, MI Author Publishes Book on Overlooked African American Inventor

August 4, 2015 - "Granville T. Woods: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer," a new book by David Head, has been released by RoseDog Books.

It began one quiet autumn evening during November of 1996. At home, David Head was viewing the PBS documentary Transportation in America and he noticed the film made no mention of African American contributions. But as chairman of the Black History Committee for Transport Workers Union Local 100, he knew there was much to share. At that moment Head determined his new purpose in life would be to share the extraordinary life and legacy of Granville T. Woods.

Granville T. Woods invented, among many other things, the multiplex telegraph, a device that let railroad workers communicate, by voice, across telegraph wires. This invention led to quicker communications and made the nation's transportation system safer.

In the spirit of Granville T. Woods and his life of invention, Head is now spearheading a major effort to increase the participation of urban youth in the fields of science and technology. By integrating field trips and practical experience with his S.T.E.M. program classroom curriculum, youth will be motivated and guided in an innovative approach to contemporary challenges. With this goal in mind, careers in science and technology will be encouraged and given direction.

"Granville T. Woods: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer" is a 140-page hardcover with a retail price of $30.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-7841-7. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.