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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows Robert Smalls, a courageous 23-year-old enslaved leader who orchestrated a daring escape for himself and his crew aboard a Confederate ship. By sailing through Union lines under a white flag, they not only secured their freedom but also captured the vessel. Smalls' remarkable journey continued as he became a soldier, businessman, and politician, serving five terms in Congress, ultimately empowering his community while defying societal constraints.
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Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Ship, Broke the Code, & Freed a Village, Joe Biel
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Ship, Broke the Code, & Freed a Village
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joe Biel
- Publisher
- Microcosm Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9781621061519
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Maps and Travel, World history, Ethnography
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows Robert Smalls, a courageous 23-year-old enslaved leader who orchestrated a daring escape for himself and his crew aboard a Confederate ship. By sailing through Union lines under a white flag, they not only secured their freedom but also captured the vessel. Smalls' remarkable journey continued as he became a soldier, businessman, and politician, serving five terms in Congress, ultimately empowering his community while defying societal constraints.