The surrender at Appomattox
Tom McGowen
Details the events that led to General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing an end to the Civil War.
Read Time: ~2.4 hr
A long hard journey
by Patricia and Frederick [sic] McKissack (1989)
About this book
A chronicle of the first black-controlled union, made up of Pullman porters, who after years of unfair labor practices staged a battle against a corporate giant resulting in a "David and Goliath" ending.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreA long hard journey Lead Character
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