The Election of 1860: A Nation Divides on the Eve of War
Jessica Gunderson
(Author)
Description
Throughout the 1850s, the issues of slavery and states' rights had divided the nation. With the election of 1860, these issues finally came to a head, setting the stage for the American Civil War. Compelling, action-packed text, vivid sensory details, and primary source quotes bring the story to life so that readers feel as if they were actually alive during the historical event.
Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publish Date
January 01, 2016
Pages
48
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.8 X 0.2 inches | 0.25 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781491486306
BISAC Categories:
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our Affiliate program.
Become an affiliate
About the Author
Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and cat.
