Over the river--
Subtitle: life of Lydia Maria Child, abolitionist for freedom, 1802-1880 : a companion book to the epic documentary of the same name
By: Constance L. Jackson ; introduction by Carolyn L. Karcher.
Publisher: Permanent Productions
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 97
ISBN-13: 9780981820408
Subjects: Child, -- Mrs. -- 1802-1880 -- Juvenile literature; Women social reformers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Women abolitionists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature; African Americans -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature; Social justice -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography; Juvenile literature
Description: "A biography of a popular writer who, in the mid-19th century, supported the immediate abolition of slavery, which caused adverse public response that catapulted her into advocating for African-American rights, for women's rights, and for better treatment of Native Americans"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.