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Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House

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4.2 out of 5
Based on 19 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
Jim Limber Davis was rescued from an abusive guardian by Varina Davis when he was only five years old. Later, Union soldiers kidnapped Jim Limber and spread cruel rumors that he was Jefferson Davis's slave. This true story provides a glimpse of how Jim was accepted as one of the Davis�s children and reveals their family's love and compassion for him.
Book Information
PublisherPelican Publishing Company, Inc.
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-10158980435X
ISBN-13978-1589804357
Publication Date05/01/2007
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About Rickey Pittman (Author) : Rickey Pittman is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Rickey Pittman is Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confederate White House.
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About Judith Hierstein (Illustrator) : Judith Hierstein is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Judith Hierstein include Nathan's Hanukkah Bargain, Jim Limber Davis: A Black Orphan in the Confeder... more
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