Cover image for The Emancipation Proclamation
Title:
The Emancipation Proclamation
Author:
Heinrichs, Ann.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2002]

©2002
Physical Description:
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Summary:
Looks at the political and moral issues that caused President Lincoln to issue the 1863 document that freed many slaves, and at the immediate and long-term consequences of his action.
Language:
English
Contents:
The dream freedom -- A very long day -- The news spreads far and wide -- The long road to freedom -- A house divided -- A sign of things to come -- "No good times till I was free" -- More steps on the freedom trail.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.7 1.0 56853.
Electronic Access:
Table of Contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip02/2001004739.html
ISBN:
9780756502096
Format :
Book