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Mailing Himself to Freedom : A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry Box Brown
by Elliott Smith and Dante Ginevra
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Overview
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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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781669083030
- ISBN-10: 1669083039
- Publisher: Capstone Press
- Publish Date: January 2025
- Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 x 0.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.2 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 8-11
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