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Under the freedom tree

Tells of the Civil War's first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country's first African American community.

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Main Author: VanHecke, Susan
Other Authors: Ladd, London (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book Book-CD Combo Audiobooks Book-CD Combo Kits Book-CD Combo
Language:English
Published: Watertown, Massachusetts : Charlesbridge, [2014]
Subjects:
Fugitive slaves > Juvenile poetry.
Children's poetry, American.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Juvenile poetry.
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May moon gleams bright as Colonel's buttons. Three slip out unseen. Frank, James, Shepard scramble down the sandy bank, hearts drumming, eyes darting, knees trembling. Weathered skiff bobs in rustling rushes. Quick now, and quiet! Stars hold their breath and so do the three, four miles from the old oak tree. Oars dip, no sound, silver ripples. Steal away now, away. Excerpted from Under the Freedom Tree by Susan VanHecke All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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