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The Printer's Apprentice
The Printer's Apprentice
Author: Stephen Krensky, Madeline Sorel
In 1735 in New York City, a young printer's apprentice learns about the importance of freedom of speech when the printer Peter Zenger is arrested and tried for writing articles criticizing the government.
ISBN-13: 9780440412809
ISBN-10: 0440412803
Pages: 103
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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From back cover: To ten year old Gus, the city of New York in 1734 is an exciting place to be. ...Zenger is in jail for printing scandalous opinions about His Majesty's governor. As a printer's apprentice, Gus watches every development closely, relieved that his master, William Bradford, is in Governor Cosby's good graces....


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