Capital days : Michael Shiner's journal and the growth of our nation's capital
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Haverstraw Garnerville - Children's Biography & Autobiography | JB Shiner | On Shelf |
| New City Library - Young Adult Biography | YA B SHINER | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African Americans -- Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography.
Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
Shiner, Michael, -- 1805-1880 -- Diaries.
Shiner, Michael, -- 1805-1880.
Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century.
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography.
Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
Shiner, Michael, -- 1805-1880 -- Diaries.
Shiner, Michael, -- 1805-1880.
Washington (D.C.) -- Biography.
Washington (D.C.) -- History -- 19th century.
Washington (D.C.) -- Race relations -- History -- 19th century.
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
90 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Michael Shiner's Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-19th century. Spanning more than 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner (1805-1880) highlights a period of immense change in our country and its capital. Covering the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the rebuilding of the Capitol and White House, the raising of the Washington Monument, and on through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and numerous other 'capital days,' this book offers readers fresh insights and background on how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other primary sources, archival images, and a timeline. Much as she did in Maritcha and Searching for Sarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person's life".
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bolden, T. (2015). Capital days: Michael Shiner's journal and the growth of our nation's capital . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bolden, Tonya. 2015. Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bolden, Tonya. Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bolden, Tonya. Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
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