Book
In the shadow of Liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives / Kenneth C. Davis.
"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" 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. Provided by the publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627793117
- ISBN: 1627793119
- Physical Description: xvii, 286 pages : black and white illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, ©2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-276) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Out of the Shadows -- "The Loudest Yelps for Liberty" -- Two Stolen From Africa -- Timeline 1: 1619-1700 -- "My Multatto Man William" : The Story of Billy Lee -- Timeline 2: 1702-1776 -- "Absconded from the Household of the President" : The Story of Ona Judge -- Timeline 3: 1777-1808 -- Master Jefferson's People : The Story of Isaac Granger -- Timeline 4: 1809-1820 -- White House, Black Man : The Story of Paul Jennings -- Timeline 5: 1821-1832 -- "How Would You Like to Be a Slave?" : The Story of Alfred Jackson -- Timeline 6: 1833-1850 -- Afterword: "That All May Be Free." |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 10 to 14. |
