The Disappearing Man
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Historical novel based upon the life of 19th-century Virginia slave who escaped to freedom at the age of 33 by arranging to have himself mailed in a wooden crate in 1849 to abolitionists in Philad...
Historical novel based upon the life of 19th-century Virginia slave who escaped to freedom at the age of 33 by arranging to have himself mailed in a wooden crate in 1849 to abolitionists in Philadelphia. Softcover, inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page. 299 pages. No other marks or flaws.
From Publisher:
The story of Henry Box Brown is one of the most amazing tales of escape in American history. As a child, Henry was devastated when his family was split apart and sold. Later, he almost went mad after his wife and three children were also sold. In his grief, Henry heard a voice tell him, Go and get a box, and put yourself in it. In 1849, with the help of two friends, he was placed into a wooden box and shipped from Richmond to Philadelphia. During this harrowing twenty-five-hour ordeal, Henry was stuck upside down for long, painful stretches, and at other times was dropped on the ground, nearly breaking his neck. The book brings to life Henry's incredible true story, the viciousness of urban slavery, and the heroism of the Underground Railroad. The Disappearing Man is a moving tale that shows just how far people will go in seeking freedom.Product Info
ISBN: 1936164337
ISBN-13: 9781936164332
Publisher: Kingstone Media
Year: 2011
Type: New
Binding: Softcover
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Country: United States
