Under the Freedom Tree by Susan Vanhecke
Taut free verse tells the little-known story of the first contraband camp of the Civil War--seen by some historians as the beginning of the end of slavery in America. One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared contraband of war and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These contrabands made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South--beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak.Susan VanHecke is the author of numerous books for adults, including Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin' A History of American Musical Instrument Manufacturers (Boyds Mills, 2011), which was named an ALA Outstanding Children's Book, and An Apple Pie for Supper (Marshall Cavendish, 2009). She currently resides in Norfolk, Virginia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781580895514 |
| ISBN 10 | 1580895514 |
| Title | Under the Freedom Tree |
| Author | Susan Vanhecke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Year published | 2019-12-03 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Nominated for Jane Addams Children's Book Award 2015 |
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