Capital days : Michael Shiner's journal and the growth of our nation's capital / Tonya Bolden.
| Author/creator | Bolden, Tonya author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015. |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | 90 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | "Flames of fire" and "rockets' red glare" -- Hard winters, an apple tree, and freedom on his mind -- An ax, a "snow-storm," lunch baskets, and brickbats -- A "singular mark," a "splendid day," and standing by the Stars and Stripes. |
| Abstract | "Tells the story of Washington, D.C., through the story of an African American man, Michael Shiner, who lived there from approximately 1804 to 1880 and who kept a journal, excerpts of which are interspersed throughout the heavily illustrated text"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 82-83) and index. |
| Audience | 1140 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2014024668 |
| ISBN | 9781419707339 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1419707337 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B SH634B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |