The Freedom Business: Including a Narrative of the Life & Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa
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Book Description
The true narrative of a slave from Africa, crafted in verse by Marilyn Nelson. Born an African prince, Broteer Furro was captured by slave traders at age six. As he stepped onto a cargo ship, the vessel's steward purchased the boy and gave him a new name: Venture. He landed in Rhode Island and worked through a lifetime of slavery to buy not only his own freedom but the freedom of his wife and chil... More
Book Information
Publisher | Front Street |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 74 |
ISBN-10 | 1932425578 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1932425574 |
Publication Date | 10/01/2008 |
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About Marilyn Nelson (Author) : Marilyn Nelson is a published author and a translator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Marilyn Nelson include A Wreath for Emmett Till, Freedom Business, Pem... more
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