"I was born a colored man and don't you forget it."
Description:
In 1856, Henry Shackleford is a young slave living in the Kansas Territory, a battleground between anti-and pro-slavery forces. When legendary abolitionist John Brown arrives in the area, an argument between Brown and Henry's mater quickly turns violent. Henry is forced to leave with Brown, who believes he's a girl. Over the ensuing months, Henry--whom the eccentric Brown nicknames "onion" -- conceals hist rue identity to stay alive, eventually finding himself with Brown at the historic raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859." -- from the back cover
My thoughts:
This is an engaging, powerful story about John Brown, slavery in the west, and the abolitionist movement. I liked the voice of Henry who could both see the reality Brown wasn't seeing but who could also be self-interested.
Date read: 10/1/2014
Book #: 35
Rating: 3*/5 = good
Genre: Historical Fiction
ISBN-10: 1410464857
ISBN-13: 9781410464859
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Date: 2013
Edition: Large Print
# of pages: 635
Binding: Hardcover
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