Steamboat school : inspired by a true story, St. Louis, Missouri: 1847
Summary
In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River. Includes author's note on Reverend John Berry Meachum, a ministe... Full description
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In 1847 St. Louis, Missouri, when a new law against educating African Americans forces Reverend John to close his school, he finds an ingenious solution to the new state law by moving his school to a steamboat in the Mississippi River. Includes author's note on Reverend John Berry Meachum, a minister, entrepreneur, and educator who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans. |
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Item Description: |
"Inspired by a true story." "St. Louis, Missouri: 1847." |
Physical Description: |
36 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 27 x 29 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9781423121961 1423121961 |
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