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Literature for the Freed People
Roughly three years ago, a question began to consume me: What materials were written for Black American children during the Civil War and Reconstruction? It initially began as an extension of my family history…
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2021 Banned Books Week
In honor of the final day of banned books week, lets take a look at the history of banning, challenging and censoring social studies textbooks in the US. Before we get to books that…
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2023 Rare Book Wishlist
This past year, I’ve had the incredible fortune to view several rare publications, including a few that might be the only copies in existence. This is my 2023 rare book wishlist. The Sunbeam, an…
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Does this look familiar?
I’m currently working on converting my old social media content into blog posts. So if things look familiar, it’s not de ja vu.
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Welcome!
Welcome to Lost History Books: a blog about old books. I’m currently researching children’s literature published during the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Check back regularly if you want to learn more!
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