Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry Box Brown

by Smith, Elliott
ISBN: 9781669083030
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In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown's daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can't-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Smith, Elliott
  • ISBN: 9781669083030
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.00
  • Number Of Pages: 32
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English