Hammering for Freedom: The William Lewis Story

by Rita Lorraine Hubbard

Book Overview

The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money and bought the freedom of each and every member of his enslaved family.

Born into slavery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, William "Bill" Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600609694
• ISBN13: 9781600609695
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5