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2017.
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English
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“When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in Philadelphia, the temporary seat of the nation’s capital, after a brief stay in New York. In setting up his household he took Tobias Lear, his celebrated secretary, and nine slaves, including Ona Judge, about which little has been written. As he grew accustomed to Northern ways, there was one change he couldn’t get his arms around:...
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Born into a life of slavery, Ona Judge grew up in the shadows, both at the Washingtons' residence and in the first few decades of our new country. But times were changing. Although George Washington held incredibly conflicted views on the institution of slavery, more and more citizens and political figures were becoming vocal opponents of slavery in the United States. After moving north with the Washingtons and interacting with Philadelphia's large...
3) Never Caught
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
A startling and eye-opening look into America's First Family, Never Caught is the powerful story about a daring woman of "extraordinary grit" (The Philadelphia Inquirer).
When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in Philadelphia, the temporary seat of the nation's capital. In setting up his household he brought along nine slaves, including Ona Judge. As the President...
When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in Philadelphia, the temporary seat of the nation's capital. In setting up his household he brought along nine slaves, including Ona Judge. As the President...
Author
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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"A brilliant work of US history." —School Library Journal (starred review)
"Gripping." —BCCB (starred review)
"Accessible...Necessary." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2019!
A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's...
"Gripping." —BCCB (starred review)
"Accessible...Necessary." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
A School Library Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2019!
A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's...
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