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American to the Backbone: The Life of James W. C. Pennington, the Fugitive Slave Who Became One of the First Black Abolitionists
American to the Backbone The Life of James W C Pennington the Fugitive Slave Who Became One of the First Black Abolitionists
Author: Christopher Webber
The incredible story of a forgotten hero?a former slave, Yale scholar, minister, and international leader of the abolitionist movement.At the age of 19, scared and illiterate, James Pennington escaped from slavery in 1827 and soon became one of the leading voices against slavery prior to the Civil War. Just ten years after his escape, Penn...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781605983882
ISBN-10: 1605983888
Publication Date: 11/14/2012
Pages: 352
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Pegasus
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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