Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

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ISBN-10: 0679879366
ISBN-13: 9780679879367
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publish Date: 12/12/1995
Dimensions: 9.94" L, 7.96" W, 0.52" H

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

byVirginia Hamilton
Illustrator: Leo Dillon
Illustrator: Diane Dillon

Paperback

Price: $13.99

Overview

Illus. 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.”

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"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.

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Details

ISBN-10: 0679879366
ISBN-13: 9780679879367
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publish Date: 12/12/1995
Dimensions: 9.94" L, 7.96" W, 0.52" H
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