Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital

By: Tonya Bolden

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Synopsis: “Details the story of Michael Shiner, a slave in nineteenth-century America . . . this excellent title offers a uniquely personal look at history. A must-have.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-19th century. Spanning more than 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner (c. 1804–1880) highlights a period of immense change in our country and its capital. Covering the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the rebuilding of the Capitol and White House, the raising of the Washington Monument, and on through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and numerous other “capital days,” this book offers readers fresh insights and background on how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner’s diary, other primary sources, archival images, and a timeline. Much as she did in Maritcha and Searching forSarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person’s life.“A broad, tantalizing glimpse of history in the making.” —Booklist

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 96 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781613126875
Related ISBNs:: 9781419707339
Publisher:: ABRAMS, Inc.
Date of Addition:: 03/07/25
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, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 1–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.