Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada

By Natasha L. Henry

Book Overview

When slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire in 1834, people of African descent celebrated their newfound freedom and former slaves could live unfettered lives in Canada. This well-researched book provides insight into a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554887178
• ISBN13: 9781554887170
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"