Catalog Item A dreadful deceit : the myth of race from the colonial era to Obama's America Jones, Jacqueline, 1948- Find this item: Library Catalog OverDrive Synopsis: Historian Jacqueline Jones traces the lives of six African Americans to illustrate that the idea of "race" in America is purely a myth. Appearing in Booklists African American History Month: Non-Fiction 110 Titles More from LAPL Book Lists & Staff Recommendations Search Our Catalog Suggest a Purchase