Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MQPKCT4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 399 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lineberry lives in Raleigh, NC. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times. . CATE LINEBERRY is a journalist and the author of The Secret Rescue, a #1 Wall Street Journal e-book bestseller and a finalist for the Edgar and Anthony Awards.Lineberry was previously a staff writer and editor for National Geographic M
Any reader who isn't fascinated and inspired by this book T. Wagner Any reader who isn't fascinated and inspired by this book has to be on life support. Robert Smalls' achievements alone, especially given his enslaved status, are more than enough to carry such a compelling story of courage and determination successfully. Lineberry's skillful and well-researched narration, however, brings Smalls' character, as well as all the others, to life in a dynamic and personal way. For me, a lover of Civil War history, I was stunned that I had known so little about this important and . Well researched and well written, enjoyed reading this book a lot! Pre-ordered this after reading the author's last book. I really enjoyed reading it and found the story inspiring as well as remarkable, for Robert Smalls to do what he did is simply incredible. He was a true hero and one that I had never heard of before reading this book. I enjoy reading about our country's history and this book sets itself apart as it is extremely well written and you can tell the author did a lot of research, trying to make the book as historically accurate as possible.. Annie F. said Well written, meticulously researched, riveting story - and not just for history buffs!. I pre-ordered Lineberry's newest book and was so excited to receive it last week. I started it immediately and could not put it down. This is an amazing story about Robert Smalls' heroic feats during the Civil War (and after) and his astounding courage and determination. Author Cate Lineberry has done a phenomenal job of bringing this hero to life in a riveting story that is well researched and beautifully written! I am so surprised that I had never heard of Robert Smalls given his impact on history. This b
This captivating tale of a valuable figure in American history gives fascinating insight into the country's first efforts to help newly freed slaves while also illustrating the many struggles and achievements of African Americans during the Civil War.. Cate Lineberry has done us all a great service by telling this incredibly moving, thrilling, and important story about an American hero who deserves to be remembered, and admired.” —Candice Millard, author of Hero of the EmpireFacing death rather than enslavement—a story of one man's triumphant choice and ultimate rise to national heroIt was a mild May morning in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1862, the second year of the Civil War, when a twenty-three-year-old slave named Robert Smalls did the unthinkable and boldly seized a Confederate steamer. In a particularly poignant moment Smalls even bought the home that he and his mother had once served in as house slaves.Be Free or Die is a compelling narrative that illuminates Robert Smalls’ amazing journey from slave to Union hero and ultimately United States Congressman. "A
Thank you, Cate Lineberry, for telling so well the extraordinary story of this extraordinary man.” Christopher Dickey, New York Times bestselling author of Our Man in Charleston: Britain’s Secret Agent in the Civil War South“The astonishing saga of Robert Smalls, from escaped slave to Union hero, springs to life in Cate Lineberry’s remarkable account. Cate Lineberry has done us all a great service by telling this incredibly moving, thrilling, and important story about an American hero who deserves to be