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Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl

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By Tonya Bolden
Publisher Abrams
Maritcha: A Nineteenth-Century American Girl
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Based on an actual memoir written by Maritcha Rimond Lyons, who was born in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a black child born free during the days of slavery. Includes photographs of Maritcha, her family, and friends, as well as archival and contemporary maps, photographs, and illustrations.

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4385 words4,385 words
48 pages48 pages
Lexile 1190LLexile 1190L
Grade 4 to 8Grade 4 to 8
Published 2004Published 2004

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Book ISBN:

9780810950450

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