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A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War: The Diary of Charlotte Forten, 1854

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4 out of 5
Based on 15 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
The diary of a sixteen-year-old free African American who lived in Massachusettts in 1854 records her schooling, participation in the antislavery movement, and concern for an arrested fugitive slave. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to this era.
Book Information
PublisherBlue Earth Books
BindingLibrary Binding (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages32
ISBN-100736803459
ISBN-13978-0736803458
Publication Date09/1999
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About Charlotte L. Forten (Author) : Charlotte L. Forten is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Charlotte L. Forten is A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War: The Diary of Charlotte Forten, 1854 (Diaries, Letter... more
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About Christy Steele (Author, Editor) : Christy Steele is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Christy Steele include Hispanic Culture (Discovering the Arts), America's Westward Expansion, C... more
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About Kerry Graves (Editor) : Kerry Graves is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Kerry Graves include 19th Century Schoolgirl: The Diary of Caroline Cowles Richards, 1852-1855 (D... more
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About Suzanne L. Bunkers (Foreword) : Suzanne L. Bunkers is credited in children's books. Some of the published credits of Suzanne L. Bunkers include A Confederate Girl: The Diary of Carrie Berry, 1864 (Diaries, Letters, and Memoirs), A C... more
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About Linda Clavel (Illustrator) : Linda Clavel is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Linda Clavel include A Confederate Girl: The Diary of Carrie Berry, 1864 (Diaries, Letters, and Memoirs) and A Free Bl... more
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