Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero

by Cate Lineberry

Book Overview

"A stunning tale of a little-known figure in history. Robert Smalls' astounding heroism during the Civil War helped convince Lincoln and the country that African Americans were extraordinarily capable of fighting for their freedom. Lineberry has produced a triumph in this heroic story that illuminates our country's ongoing struggles with race." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr, Professor in American History Harvard University and Executive Producer of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250183898
• ISBN13: 9781250183897
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Picador USA
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.2"