Answering the cry for freedom stories of African Americans and the American Revolution
This engaging book provides a chance for young readers to learn about the death-defying attempts of black Americans to gain the inalienable rights promised in the Declaration of Independence.
| Main Author: | Woelfle, Gretchen (Author) |
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| Other Authors: | Christie, R. Gregory, 1971- (Illustrator) |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Honesdale, Pennsylvania :
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Boston King (ca. 1760-1802)
- Agrippa Hull (1759-1848)
- James Armistead Lafayette (ca. 1748-1830)
- Phillis Wheatley (ca. 1753-1784)
- Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman (ca. 1742-1829)
- Prince Hall (ca. 1735-1807)
- Mary Perth (ca. 1740-1813)
- Ona Judge (1773-1848)
- Sally Hemings (1773-1835)
- Paul Cuffe (1759-1817)
- John Kizell (ca. 1760-after 1830)
- Richard Allen (1760-1831)
- Jarena Lee (1783-after 1849).