Bibliograph

The Grand Contraband Camp, by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD

Type

Label

The Grand Contraband Camp, by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Grand Contraband Camp

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1050605527

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD

Series statement

Freedom's promise

Summary

During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband camps. The largest of these was the Grand Contraband Camp near Fort Monroe in Virginia. The Grand Contraband Camp explores the history and legacy of this camp

Table Of Contents

A letter from Duchess -- The first contraband camp -- Slavery and the Civil War -- Life in contraband camps

Target audience

juvenile

Classification