The African Burial Ground, by Therese M. Shea
Type
Label
The African Burial Ground, by Therese M. Shea
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The African Burial Ground
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
951214816
Responsibility statement
by Therese M. Shea
Series statement
Hidden history
Summary
In 1991, preparation for the construction of a new federal office building led to a startling discovery: a skeleton. Further excavation exposed the bones of 420 men, women, and children. This area of New York had been a burial ground set aside for both free and enslaved Africans during the 1600s and 1700s. It s thought to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. This noteworthy book which includes sidebars, fact boxes, a timeline, and maps fills in the gaps of history books, exposing much about what life was like in colonial New York for Africans. Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Sidebars, Websites
Table Of Contents
Buried history -- Revealing remains -- The real story of New York -- From burial ground to parking lot -- Controversy -- Laying them to rest -- Memorial
Target audience
juvenile