Lester, Julius

To Be a Slave (Puffin Modern Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780142403860
author:: Lester, Julius
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Puffin Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 127mm X 178mm
Genre:: Children's Books/Young Adult Biography
Condition:: New
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Listen to the stories of those who were forced to leave their homes and travel across the ocean to a new land. Julius Lester's book tells the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, sharing their experiences of life in the fields and houses of their owners, and their longing for freedom.

Through their words, you will gain a new understanding of the lives of those who were enslaved in the 19th century. This book is a powerful exploration of the past, shedding light on a period of history that is often overlooked.

With 176 pages of text and illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about this important period in American history.

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