| Working for Freedom: The Story of Josiah Henson Contributor(s): Arato, Rona (Author) |
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ISBN: 1894917502 ISBN-13: 9781894917506 Publisher: Napoleon and Co OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: 973.711 |
| Series: Stories of Canada |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.4" W x 9.5" (0.90 lbs) 88 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Josiah Hensons life is an epic tale of one mans battle against evil and ignorance. By the time he was six, Josiah had been sold three times. When he was nine, his familys owner beat him for trying to learn to read. In spite of his physical pain and emotional heartache, he never lost the sense of morality that was his bedrock. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety in Canada. Working for Freedom is the story of a man who proved that one person can make a difference in defending and promoting human rights. |
Contributor Bio(s): Arato, Rona: - Rona Arato has published eleven children's books including Working for Freedom: the Story of Josiah Henson. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards. Courage and Compassion: Ten Canadians Who Made a Difference received the OLA's Golden Oak award for 2011. She lives in Markham, Ontario. |