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Fort Mose : and the story of the man who built the first free black settlement in colonial America
Title:
Fort Mose : and the story of the man who built the first free black settlement in colonial America
ISBN:
9780810940567
Publication Information:
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Physical Description:
42 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 27 cm.
General Note:
Illustrations and maps taken from historical documents, also photographs of historical objects.
Contents:
The story of Francisco Menendez -- His early life in Africa -- Life in England's America -- Life in Spain's America -- The building of Fort Mose -- Slave revolts and their effect -- Petitions to the King -- Rebuilding Fort Mose -- The demise of Fort Mose -- Afterword: Fort Mose today.
Reading Level:
NC 1180 L Lexile
Summary:
Follows the history of slavery from West Africa to America, recounts what daily life was like, and describes the founding of the Spanish colonies.
Holds: