Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (703 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MQPKCT4 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 488 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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His actions proved to doubters that blacks could and would serve the United States in the pursuit for victory. Cate Lineberry tells this riveting and important story with great skill and verve.” James McPherson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Battle Cry of Freedom and Professor Emeritus of United States History at Princeton University“Be Free or Die makes you want to stand up and cheer. Washington." Publishers Weekly"Unquestionably a remarkable storyA worthwhile Civil War biography cogently presented and ready for the big screen." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “Skillfully told and thoroughly researched.” Charleston City Paper"A stunning tale of a little-known figure in history. Robert Smalls' astounding heroism during the Civil War helped convince Lincoln and the country that African Americans were extraordinarily capable of fighting for their freedom.
Her work has also appeared in the New York Times. . CATE LINEBERRY is a journalist and the author of The Secret Rescue, a #1 Wall Street Journal e-book bestseller and a finalist for the Edgar and Anthony Awards.Lineberry was previously a staff writer and editor for National Geographic Magazine and the web editor for Smithsonian Maga
"Any reader who isn't fascinated and inspired by this book" according to T. Wagner. Any reader who isn't fascinated and inspired by this book has to be on life support. Robert Smalls' achievements alone, especially given his enslaved status, are more than enough to carry such a compelling story of courage and determination successfully. Lineberry's skillful and well-researched narration, however, brings Smalls' character, a. Well researched and well written, enjoyed reading this book a lot! Pre-ordered this after reading the author's last book. I really enjoyed reading it and found the story inspiring as well as remarkable, for Robert Smalls to do what he did is simply incredible. He was a true hero and one that I had never heard of before reading this book. I enjoy reading about our country's history and this book sets itself . Annie F. said Well written, meticulously researched, riveting story - and not just for history buffs!. I pre-ordered Lineberry's newest book and was so excited to receive it last week. I started it immediately and could not put it down. This is an amazing story about Robert Smalls' heroic feats during the Civil War (and after) and his astounding courage and determination. Author Cate Lineberry has done a phenomenal job of bringing this hero t
With his wife and two young children hidden on board, Smalls and a small crew ran a gauntlet of heavily armed fortifications in Charleston Harbor and delivered the valuable vessel and the massive guns it carried to nearby Union forces. Cate Lineberry has done us all a great service by telling this incredibly moving, thrilling, and important story about an American hero who deserves to be remembered, and admired.” —Candice Millard, author of Hero of the EmpireFacing death rather than enslavement—a story of one man's triumphant choice and ultimate rise to national heroIt was a mild May morning in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1862, the second year of the Civil War, when a twenty-three-year-old slave named Robert Smalls did the unthinkable and boldly seized a Confederate steamer. This captivating tale of a valuable figure in American history gives fascinating insight into the country's first efforts to help newly freed slaves while also illustrating the many struggles and achievements of African Americans during the Civil War.. "A stunning tale of a little-know