Uncovering African Burial Grounds (23)
In 1991, while preparing for the construction of a new federal office, crews working in New York City made a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of more than 400 men, women, and children. Readers of this informative book will explore this area of New York that had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. Engaging text, sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline reveal much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.
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SeriesHistory Under Cover
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ManufacturerEnslow Publishing
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PublisherEnslow Publishing
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Publisher or imprintEnslow Publishing
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AuthorWesgate, Kathryn
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ISBN-139781978528765
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size6.5 x 9.125
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Reading Interest4,5,6
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# of Pages32
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Guided Reading LevelS
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Date Published2023
In 1991, while preparing for the construction of a new federal office, crews working in New York City made a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of more than 400 men, women, and children. Readers of this informative book will explore this area of New York that had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. Engaging text, sidebars, fact boxes, and a timeline reveal much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans.