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White Mane
2 Reviews
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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.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
4-6
A motherless girl in Puritan Boston, Hannah finds herself drawn to the teachings of the Quaker heretic Mary Dyer, who is persecuted by the town fathers for speaking her conscience and eventually hanged on Boston Common. Ignore the cheap book design: this story features a compelling protagonist and a thoroughly researched and clearly evoked historical period. Bib.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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