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Working for freedom : the story of Josiah Henson / by Rona Arato. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9781894917506
- ISBN: 1894917502
- Physical Description: 78, [2] p. : ill., map. --
- Publisher: Toronto : Napoleon & Company, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Napoleon Publishing." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [79], Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.95 |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 973.7115092 Henso -A | 31681001944578 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Retells the life and accomplishments of Josiah Henson, a former slave in Kentucky who fled to Canada with his family and became an integral conductor of the Underground Railroad. - Univ of Toronto Pr
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.
- Univ of Toronto Pr
By the time he was six, Josiah Henson had been sold three times. At nine, he was beaten by his family's owner for trying to learn to read. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led escaped slaves to safety.
