A thorough record of slavery in North America and its abolition features accounts written by slaves, extracts from the diaries of plantation owners, political and legal documents, abolitionists' speeches, several maps, and dozens of illustrations.
This oversized book is filled with facts, photos and documents telling the story of slavery in a quick-read format. The information contained therein is accessible for readers from fifth grade up and adults will find it intriguing as well.
Hope Irvin Marston, 2021 Charlotte Award winner for THE WALLS HAVE EARS: A BLACK SPY IN THE CONFEDERATE WHITE HOUSE.