Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to FreedomIllus. in black-and-white. In this companion volume to the award-winning "The People Could Fly, " Virginia Hamilton traces the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad in America. Thirty-five inspiring stories describe ingenious escapes, desperate measures, and daring protests of former slaves. "Hamilton is neither sensational nor sentimental, even as she celebrates the many acts of shining courage. This makes us all want to know more, much more, about those many thousand gone."--(starred) "Booklist." "A compelling book, outstanding in every way."--(pointer) "Kirkus." |
Contents
PART ONE SLAVERY IN AMERICA | 7 |
A Vanished Slave and His Return | 20 |
PART TWO RUNNINGAWAYS | 37 |
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Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom Virginia Hamilton No preview available - 1993 |
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