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Day of tears, by julius lester, is a beautifully written story about an incredibly. It was the largest auction of slaves in united states history. Author julius lester takes this real historical event and tells the story. Share the information about the author, julius lester see about the author section of this. Day of tears by julius lester pdf free download ebook. On march 2 and 3, 1859, the largest auction of slaves in american history took place in savannah, georgia. Day of tears litplan teacher pack teachers pet publications. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Day of tears by julius lester overdrive rakuten overdrive. This 48page guide for day of tears by julius lester includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of. A wel written book that has all of the facts and elements of slavery in an easytoread book.

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