Maritcha: A Nineteenth Century American Girl

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Synopsis
A much-needed window into a little-documented time in black history

Based on an actual memoir written by Maritcha Rimond Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a black child born free during the days of slavery. Everyday experiences are interspersed with high-point moments, such as visiting the U.S.'s first world's fair.

Also included are the Draft Riots of 1863, when Maritcha and her siblings fled to Brooklyn while her parents stayed behind to protect their home. The book concludes with her fight to attend a whites-only high school in Providence, Rhode Island, and her triumphant victory, making her the first black person in its graduating class.

The book includes photographs of Maritcha, her family, and friends, as well as archival and contemporary maps, photographs, and illustrations.

Copyright:
2005

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
ISBN-13:
9780810950450
Publisher:
Abrams, Inc.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Tonya Bolden
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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