Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Ship, Broke the Code, & Freed a Village

By Joe Biel

During the Civil War, the enslaved Black crew of a Confederate ship was left to sleep on board overnight. Following a carefully laid plan, they picked up their families and sailed behind Union lines under a white flag, winning their freedom and capturing the ship for the north. Robert Smalls was their daring, 23-year-old leader. He went on to have a long, celebrated career as a soldier, businessman, investor, and politician, including five terms in congress. This is the story of a brilliant man who bucked the system and gained power not just for himself, but for his entire community.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1621061515
• ISBN13: 9781621061519
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 4.3" x 6.9"