A young reader's edition of the life of a former slave follows his experiences as a cotton steamer pilot, escape to the North, achievements as a Civil War hero, and rise to a U. S. Congressman.
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Grade 5-8-Smalls was a slave in Charleston, SC, who worked as the pilot on a cotton steamer. In May, 1862, he and eight crew members commandeered the boat and, after stopping to pick up family members, "defected" to the Yankees. He went on to become a hero in the African American community and a U.S. Congressman. Cooper brings his story to life quite well, elucidating the confusing era of Reconstruction so that it is easily understood. The book includes a good glossary and black-and-white reproductions. A wonderful addition to any library, filling a much-needed gap in biographical material for this era and adding some diversity to Civil War collections.
Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Elizabeth M. Reardon, McCallie School, Chattanooga, TN
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Michael L. Cooper is a writer living in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information about him and his books visit michaellcooper.com. Thanks. MLC
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