Hurry Freedom

by Jerry Stanley

Book Overview

Here for the first time in a book for young readers is the story of the African American forty-niners who went west to seek fortunes and freedom in the California Gold Rush. Among the thousands drawn... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517800942
• ISBN13: 9780517800942
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Fascinating Account

This book is the story of the African Americans who participated in the California gold rush. There were 4 million African American slaves in the US at the time gold was discovered, one thousand of which were brought to work the gold fields. About 600 escaped to freedom on the way, many going to Mexico, where slavery was illegal. At least 300 worked their way out of slavery. Some ex-slaves were able to work the gold fields to earn enough money to buy freedom for family members. Others benefited from the business opportunities caused by the growth of California. This fascinating account of a little known part of US history will appeal to upper elementary students. The time period photographs are dramatic.