Free at Last
A History of the Civil Rights Movement and Those Who Died in the Struggle
Published on 6. October 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-19-509450-3 (ISBN)
Description
Here is an illustrated history of the civil rights movement, written and designed for ages 10 to adult, that clearly and effectively brings the turbulent years of struggle to life, and gives a vivid and powerful experience of what it was like not so very long ago. Provides a brief overview of black history in the US, discussing the civil-rights movement chronologically through stories and photos.
Reviews / Votes
"A sympathetic account that brings these martyrs vividly to life.... Individual accounts of 40 people who lost their lives in the cause. Some were well-known (Evers; Chaney; Goodman and Schwerner), some not...some were activists, some bystanders; some white, but most African-American. Each lucid account, generously illustrated with black and white photos, describes the person's life and relationship to the movement with just the right amount of detail tosustain interest. An excellent photodocumentary resource."--Kirkus Reviews
"A moving documentation of key events and lives that contributed to the civil rights movement, Free at Last is chock full of information despite its deceptively simple and inviting presentation.... A must purchase."--VOYA
"The publication of Free at Last is especially important to today's teachers, librarians, and parents."--National Black Review
"Filled with photographs that strike a chord even in those too young to remember the events...[and] add a personal touch that brings history alive."--The Reading Teacher
"A sympathetic account that brings these martyrs vividly to life.... Individual accounts of 40 people who lost their lives in the cause. Some were well-known (Evers; Chaney; Goodman and Schwerner), some not...some were activists, some bystanders; some white, but most African-American. Each lucid account, generously illustrated with black and white photos, describes the person's life and relationship to the movement with just the right amount of detail to
sustain interest. An excellent photodocumentary resource."--Kirkus Reviews
"A moving documentation of key events and lives that contributed to the civil rights movement, Free at Last is chock full of information despite its deceptively simple and inviting presentation.... A must purchase."--VOYA
"The publication of Free at Last is especially important to today's teachers, librarians, and parents."--National Black Review
"Filled with photographs that strike a chord even in those too young to remember the events...[and] add a personal touch that brings history alive."--The Reading Teacher
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
448 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-509450-3 (9780195094503)
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Additional editions
Sara Bullard
Free At Last: A History of the Civil Rights Movement and Those Who Died in the Struggle
A History of the Civil Rights Movement and Those Who Died in the Struggle
E-Book
08/1994
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€11.98
Available for download
Sara Bullard
Free At Last: A History of the Civil Rights Movement and Those Who Died in the Struggle
E-Book
08/1994
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€11.98
Available for download
Person
Sara Bullard is editor of Teaching Tolerance, a national educational magazine, and director of the Teaching Tolerance Project at the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Julian Bond is currently a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the American University in Washington, D.C., and a Visiting Professor at Williams College.
Julian Bond is currently a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the American University in Washington, D.C., and a Visiting Professor at Williams College.