Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry "Box" Brown

by Elliott Smith, Dante Ginevra (Illustrator)

Overview

In 1849, Henry “Box” Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown’s daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can’t-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669083085
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Barrier Breakers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Elliott Smith is a freelance writer, editor and author. He has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, entertainment and travel, for newspapers, magazines and web sites. He has written a nonfiction book about the Washington Nationals and a children's book about Bryce Harper. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and two children.

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