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DAY OF TEARS: A Novel in Dialogue.

DAY OF TEARS: A Novel in Dialogue.

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DAY OF TEARS: A Novel in Dialogue.

by Lester, Julius

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9780786804900
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New York:: Hyperion Books for Children, , (2005.). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.. First printing. On March 2nd and 3rd in 1859, the largest auction of slaves in American history - an auction known as 'the weeping time' - was held in Savannah, Georgia. Over 400 slaves were sold by Pierce Butler, the husband of abolitionist Fanny Kemble, for over $300,000. Written in dialogue, this tells the story of this event from different perspectives - the white master, his children, house slaves, field hands and even the auctioneer. Winner of the 2006 Coretta Scott King Award. Author's note, references. 177 pp.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
DAY OF TEARS: A Novel in Dialogue.
Author
Lester, Julius
Format/Binding
Hardcover first edition -
Book Condition
Used - Very near fine in a like dustjacket.
Jacket Condition
like
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0786804904
ISBN 13
9780786804900
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children,
Place of Publication
New York:
Date Published
(2005.)
Keywords
slavery, Coretta Scott King Award, young adult, historical fiction, georgia, fanny kemble, pierce butler,
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African American Children's books;

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