A House Divided (Turning Points)
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (659 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416950575 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He was then a writer and editor at "The Atlantic Monthly," where he focused on the Internet. He is currently an associate professor of history at the University of Iowa. After earning his Ph.D. MARSHALL POE is a professor, writer, and consultant. at the University of California, Berkeley, he taught for a decade at Harvard University.
However, each sees a different path: The elder brother, Owen, volunteers to help Abraham Lincoln, while Amos is filled with fire and joins up with violent abolitionist John Brown. Turning Points historical graphic novels bring these moments in American history to life. When Owen and Amos Bennington's mother and father, vocal abolitionists, are killed in 1856, the brothers are driven to continue their parents' quest. Ultimately, Amos and Owen reunite for a thrilling moment in Lincoln's personal and our country's political history.. There are moments in every country's history when decisions are made and actions are taken that will change the course of that country's future
Still, this is an accessible introduction to the period, and a light supplement to more substantial texts on the topic.—Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. There is no bibliography to assure readers of the accuracy behind the story's history. All rights reserved. The illustrations are expressive and assured, however, and the handwritten lettering gives the story an informal feel. The dialogue is occasionally pedantic: definitions of political parties and the Fugitive Slave Law are awkwardly inserted into conversation. . Scenes of violence against abolitionists effectively illustrate the risks involved in fighting slavery, and this fictional account helps to dramatize and highlight a part of history that needs attention. From School Library Journa
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