In the shadow of Liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
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Central - Teen Nonfiction
Y 306.362 DAVIS
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Y 306.362 DAVIS
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvii, 286 pages : black ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-276) and index.
Description
"An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners?
Description
Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the role slavery played in the founding of America. From Billy Lee, valet to George Washington, to Alfred Jackson, faithful servant of Andrew Jackson, these dramatic narratives explore our country's great tragedy--that a nation "conceived in liberty" was also born in shackles.
Description
These stories help us know the real people who were essential to the birth of this nation but traditionally have been left out of the history books. Their stories are true--and they should be heard.
Target Audience
Ages 10 to 14.
Awards
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- Relations with African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Slavery -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- Relations with African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Slavery -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Davis, K. C. (2016). In the shadow of Liberty: the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives (First edition.). Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. 2016. In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives. Henry Holt and Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Davis, Kenneth C.. In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives First edition., Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
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