"Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had an unlikely friendship built on mutual respect. Both had risen from poverty to prominence in the years prior to the Civil War due to hard work and a passion for their beliefs. Lincoln grew to rely on Douglass for his advice during the war. Readers will learn biographical information about both these important Americans through accessible text and interesting fact boxes, including quotations from each. Stunning historical images give readers more context about the turbulent times in which Lincoln and Douglass lived"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2022
call number/section: 920, 973.7
subjects: lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865, friends and associates, juvenile literature, douglass, frederick, 1818-1895, social reformers, united states, juvenile literature, presidents, abolitionists, united states, politics and government, 1861-1865, juvenile literature, biographies