In the shadow of Liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives
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Author
Davis, Kenneth C.,
Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, 286 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
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Oliver La Farge - Children's Juvenile
306.362 Dav
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Southside - Children's Juvenile
306.362 Dav
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Published
New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8.2, 8 Points
Lexile measure
1110

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.
Target Audience
1110L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,8.2,8,185401.

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Subjects

LC Subjects
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidents -- Relations with African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Slavery -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Enslaved persons.