Sylvia Stark: A Pioneer
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Book Description
Sylvia Stark is a true story of an African American pioneer. Sylviawas freed from slavery at age twelve and traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon to a California gold-mining town. In 1860, threatened by the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott decision, Sylvia's family and 600 other African Americans left California by ship for British Columbia. The Starks settled on Salt Spring Isl... More
Book Information
Publisher | Open Hand Pub |
Binding | Hardcover (4 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 63 |
ISBN-10 | 0940880377 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0940880375 |
Publication Date | 04/1992 |
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About Victoria Scott (Author) : Victoria Scott is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Victoria Scott include Pathblazers: Eight People Who Made a Difference (Curriculum Guide), Sylvia S... more
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About Karen Lewis (Illustrator) : Karen Lewis is a published illustrator of young adult books. Published credits of Karen Lewis include Sylvia Stark: A Pioneer.
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