The Emancipation Proclamation Inkstand: What an Artifact Can Tell Us About the Historic Document

by Jehan Jones-Radgowski

Overview

With the stroke of a pen, President Abraham Lincoln freed the South's enslaved people in the midst of the brutal U.S. Civil War. Or did he? Who did the Emancipation Proclamation really free? What effect did it have on the course of the Civil War? And what became of the inkstand on which he wrote the famous document? Readers will find the answers to these questions and discover more of what an artifact can tell us about history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977158413
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	04/15/2021
Series:	Smithsonian Artifacts from the American Past
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
File size:	70 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Jehan Jones-Radgowski is the author of seven children's books. She received a bachelor's degree from George Mason University and her M.A. from George Washington University. She is also a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. She has lived with her three kids, husband, and dog worldwide, including the Dominican Republic, Germany, South Africa, Spain, the Russian Federation, the United States, and Venezuela.

Interviews

Presents historical content through key artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution’s collections;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 4–6—This series offers a unique way to approach historical events that will appeal to history buffs. Things as different as a brass inkstand and a lowly stump serve as reminders of major events when their stories are told. Each title gives the background of the individuals involved and the events, as well as describing the part each object played. Sidebars address related topics such as the way female, Indigenous, and Black persons were affected by events. Text boxes provide additional facts, while archival photos, images, and maps show the key players and places. A section in the back matter offers a list of museums, parks, historical sites, and other sources for further exploration. There are also suggested books and internet sites. VERDICT This series will serve well for research projects and offers a unique way to introduce important events.

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