Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero

by Cate Lineberry

Book Overview

***Finalist for the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize***

Henry Louis Gates, Jr: "A stunning tale of a little-known figure in history."

Candice Millard: "Be Free or Die makes you want to stand up and cheer."

The astonishing true story of Robert Smalls' amazing journey from slave to Union hero and ultimately United States Congressman.

It was a mild May morning...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250101867
• ISBN13: 9781250101860
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"