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Book

To be a slave

Call Number

  • 306.362 L6425 (POW)

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Publication Information

New York : Puffin Books, 2000.

Physical Description

160 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Summary

What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.

Subjects

Added Authors

Tom Feelings