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Davis, Kenneth C.

In the Shadow of Liberty: The Hidden History of Slavery, Four Presidents, and Five Black Lives

286 pp. | Holt | September, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62779-311-7 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-62779-312-4
(2) YA Davis brings to light the stories of five enslaved individuals who were considered the property of four well-known presidents, raising provocative questions along the way. Timelines, overviews of significant political moments, and primary-source images provide further context. Davis's solid research, accessible prose, and determination to make these stories known give young readers an important alternative to textbook representations of colonial life. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Monica Edinger | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2016

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