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142 pp.
| White Mane
| July, 2002
|
TradeISBN 1-57249-272-4$$19.95
(4)
4-6
Ten notable individuals, all born into slavery, are profiled in adequate prose that honors their courage and determination. Some of the subjects are familiar, including Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and Sojourner Truth, while others are less-known but no less noteworthy. The book is illustrated with archival images and poorly reproduced black-and-white photos. Bib., ind.