Publisher's Synopsis
Forever Free: The Story Of The Emancipation Proclamation is a historical non-fiction book written by Dorothy Sterling. The book provides an in-depth account of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was a presidential proclamation and executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. The proclamation declared that all slaves in the Confederate States of America were to be set free.The book covers the events leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation, including the abolitionist movement and the Civil War. It also delves into the political and social implications of the proclamation, including the impact it had on the lives of African Americans and the broader struggle for civil rights.Throughout the book, Sterling provides a detailed analysis of the key figures involved in the Emancipation Proclamation, including Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman. She also explores the reactions of both Northerners and Southerners to the proclamation and the ways in which it shaped the course of the Civil War.Overall, Forever Free: The Story Of The Emancipation Proclamation is a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most significant events in American history. It provides a valuable insight into the complexities of the Civil War and the struggle for freedom and equality in the United States.Describes The Events Leading Up To The Signing Of The Emancipation Proclamation That Freed Over Four Million Slaves In The United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
