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Published on the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln’s order went into effect, this book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, Emancipation Proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from award-winning children’s book author Tonya Bolden.

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'A convincing, handsomely produced argument...'
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

'Bolden makes excellent use of primary sources; the pages are filled with archival photos, engravings, letters, posters, maps, newspaper articles, and other period documents

Emancipation Proclamation

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      Publisher Abrams Books for Young Readers
      Published 1 January 2013
      ISBN-13 9781419703904
      978-1419703904
      ISBN-10 1419703900

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Published on the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln’s order went into effect, this book offers readers a unique look at the events that led to the Emancipation Proclamation. Filled with little-known facts and fascinating details, it includes excerpts from historical sources, archival images, and new research that debunks myths about the Emancipation Proclamation and its causes. Complete with a timeline, glossary, and bibliography, Emancipation Proclamation is an engrossing new historical resource from award-winning children’s book author Tonya Bolden.

      Praise for Emancipation Proclamation:
      FOUR STARRED REVIEWS
      'A convincing, handsomely produced argument...'
      —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

      'Bolden makes excellent use of primary sources; the pages are filled with archival photos, engravings, letters, posters, maps, newspaper articles, and other period documents

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