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Book

Robert Smalls : tales of the talented tenth

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL 921 S6359G TEEN (POW)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2021]

Physical Description

vi, 119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Audience

Ages 12-up.

Summary

Do you know the story of the slave who sailed himself to freedom? This book tells the true story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved African who pulled off one of the most daring and largest heists of the Civil War. Come along for the adventure as Robert earns a job working for the CSS Planter, escapes to freedom, and goes on to become a first-generation Black politician. -- page [4] of cover.

Notes

Chiefly illustrations.

"Black history in action. The true story of the greatest heist of the Civil War: Robert Smalls steals the Confederate Planter! True adventures of amazing African Americans" -- front cover.

Series summary: "Tales of the Talented Tenth is a graphic novel series that focuses on the adventures of amazing African Americans in action. With vivid and whimsical art, these graphic novels are accessible to adults, teens, and young readers. They bring to life not only an extraordinary tale of adventure but also the history of previously disenfranchised peoples." -- page [4] of cover.

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