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.
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Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry "Box" Brown
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.
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Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry "Box" Brown
Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry "Box" Brown
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ISBN-13: | 9781669083054 |
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Publisher: | Capstone |
Publication date: | 01/01/2025 |
Series: | Barrier Breakers |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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