text Be free or die : the amazing story of Robert Smalls' escape from slavery to Union hero
- Summary
- Be Free or Die is a compelling narrative that illuminates Robert Smalls’ amazing journey from slave to Union hero and ultimately United States Congressman. It also gives fascinating insight and knowledge into the country's first efforts to help ne... Read more
- Contents
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The escape -- South Carolina's son -- In the service of the Confederacy -- Union hero -- Our country calls -- North and south -- The Keokuk -- Captain Smalls -- The City of Brotherly Love -- Triumph and tragedy -- Retaliation and reward -- Epilogue.
- Format
- text
- Description
- xiii, 272 pages. 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press 2017
| Library | Location | Status |
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| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 921 SMALLS, ROBERT LIN in Adult Non-fiction | Checked out (Due: 2024-05-09) |
Smalls, Robert 1839-1915
Planter (Steamship)
United States. Congress. House Biography
African Americans Biography
Ship captains United States Biography
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Participation, African American
African American legislators Biography
Fugitive slaves South Carolina Beaufort Biography
Beaufort (S.C.) Biography
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