In the shadow of Liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives / Kenneth C. Davis.
Davis, Kenneth C., author.
2016
E444 .D36 2016 (Mapit)
Available at Midgrade/YA Collection

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Title In the shadow of Liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives / Kenneth C. Davis.
Author Davis, Kenneth C., author.
Edition First edition.
ISBN 9781627793117 (hardcover)
1627793119 (hardcover)
9781627793124 (electronic book)
Published New York : Henry Holt and Company, [2016]
Copyright ©2016
Language English
Description xvii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Call Number E444 .D36 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification 306.362
Summary "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.
Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners?
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.
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-276) and index.
Audience Ages 10 to 14.
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Introduction: Out of the shadows
"The loudest yelps for liberty"
Slavery in America time line: 1492-1700
Stolen from Africa
Slavery in America time line: 1705-1776
"My mulatto man William" : the story of Billy Lee
Slavery in America time line: 1777-1800
"Absconded from the household of the President" : the story of Ona Judge
Slavery in America time line: 1801-1816
"Mr. Jefferson's people" : the story of Isaac Granger
Slavery in America time line: 1817-1828
White House, black man : the story of Paul Jennings
Slavery in America time line: 1829-1838
"How would you like to be a slave?" : the story of Alfred Jackson
Slavery in America time line: 1839-1850
Afterword: "That all may be free."

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