Birthdays of Freedom, Vol. 1
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Birthdays of Freedom is a children's history book written and illustrated by Genevieve Foster
. The book was originally published in two volumes, Book One being first published in 1952, Book Two in 1957. Book One was was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1953.
The combined book has been given the subtitle From Early Man to July 4, 1776. Book One has the subtitle From Early Egypt to the Fall of Rome, with the additional cover text America's Heritage from the Ancient World. Book Two has the subtitle From the Fall of Rome to July 4, 1776.
Genevieve Foster is known for her horizontal history, putting a historical figure in his context. In this series she follows the inventions, discoveries, people, and events that can all be seen as significant precursors of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
in 1776, the event celebrated by America's Independence Day
on July 4.
Genevieve Foster
Genevieve Stump Foster is an American writer of children's literature who illustrated most of her own books and was a 4-time winner of the Newbery Honor...
. The book was originally published in two volumes, Book One being first published in 1952, Book Two in 1957. Book One was was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1953.
The combined book has been given the subtitle From Early Man to July 4, 1776. Book One has the subtitle From Early Egypt to the Fall of Rome, with the additional cover text America's Heritage from the Ancient World. Book Two has the subtitle From the Fall of Rome to July 4, 1776.
Genevieve Foster is known for her horizontal history, putting a historical figure in his context. In this series she follows the inventions, discoveries, people, and events that can all be seen as significant precursors of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Declaration of independence
A declaration of independence is an assertion of the independence of an aspiring state or states. Such places are usually declared from part or all of the territory of another nation or failed nation, or are breakaway territories from within the larger state...
in 1776, the event celebrated by America's Independence Day
Independence Day
An Independence Day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another nation or state, and more rarely after the end of a military occupation...
on July 4.