"Tells the story of Washington, D.C., through the story of an African American man, Michael Shiner, who lived there from approximately 1804to 1880 and who kept a journal, excerpts of which are interspersed throughout the heavily illustrated text"--Provided by publisher.
General Note
Map on endpaper.
Content Note
"Flames of Fire" and "Rockets' Red Glare" -- Hard Winters, an Apple Tree, and Freedom on His Mind -- An Ax, a "Snow-Storm," Lunch Baskets, and Brickbats -- "A Singular Mark," a "Splendid Day," and Standing by the Stars and Stripes -- Author's Note -- Glossary.