(4) YA Words That Changed History series. Tackach examines the influence of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel on political and social thought before the Civil War. Though it plods along at times, the text contains interesting information, such as a discussion of critiques of the novel during Stowe's lifetime versus those in the early twentieth century. Black-and-white archival pictures and photos are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson

(4) YA Words That Changed History series. Currie discusses the influence of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison's anti-slavery newspaper The Liberator within the larger context of early nineteenth-century events. Garrison himself emerges as a strong-willed, purposeful individual, torn between pacifism and violence. Archival photos and reproductions are incorporated in the text-heavy design. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson

(4) YA Words That Changed History series. In addition to examining events surrounding Lincoln's Proclamation, Tackach traces the history of slavery up to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, referring to a variety of abolitionist documents, speeches by Lincoln, and court rulings such as Dred Scott. A final chapter looks at the Proclamation's legacy and the civil rights movement. Informative sidebars and dark black-and-white photos are integrated in a text-heavy design. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman