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Book

Under the freedom tree

Call Number

  • J 811 VANH (OSH)

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Publication Information

Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2014.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Summary

Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community.

Subjects

Added Authors

London Ladd