A biography of a former slave who was active in the anti-slavery movement, as a fugitive in Canada, a "stationmaster" on the Underground Railroad, a supporter of John Brown, and a recruiter for "black regiments."
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Grade 6 Up-An insightful and engaging biography. When one thinks of the Abolitionist Movement of the 1800s, names like Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Wendell Phillips more than likely come to mind. Hayden may not be as familiar, but he played a pivotal role in history. Born a slave in Kentucky in 1811, he escaped to the North with his wife and son in 1844. Eventually settling in Massachusetts, he immediately became involved with different facets of the antislavery movement. During the Civil War, he was instrumental in organizing and recruiting African-American soldiers for the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Strangis acknowledges the difficulties involved in conveying this man's life, as there were few written records about him. The book is well researched and has a detailed bibliographical essay. All in all, this is a worthy purchase, particularly for the information on blacks in the antislavery movement.
Jeanette Lambert, Nashville Metropolitan Schools, TN
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Jeanette Lambert, Nashville Metropolitan Schools, TN
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Lewis Hayden and the War Against Slavery (Hardcover)
Lewis Hayden, an escaped slave, became the lifeline for countless human beings desperately trying to leave bondage and make a new life. He was first a passenger on the Undergound Railroad, then a fugitive, and next a spokesman on behalf of the American Antislave Society.Author, Joel Strangis, making excellent use of research interspersed with quotes, photographs and documents, builds a dramatic case for honoring this little known hero who let his actions speak louder than his words. With 141 pages of text, Lewis Hayden is an easy read for teenagers and adults.
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