The Disappearing Man: Based on a True Story - Couverture souple

Peterson, Doug

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ISBN 10 : 1936164337 ISBN 13 : 9781936164332

Editeur : Kingstone Media Group, 2011

Synopsis

The story of Henry Box Brown is one of the most amazing tales of escape in American history. As a child, Henry was devastated when his family was split apart and sold. Later, he almost went mad after his wife and three children were also sold. In his grief, Henry heard a voice tell him, Go and get a box, and put yourself in it. In 1849, with the help of two friends, he was placed into a wooden box and shipped from Richmond to Philadelphia. During this harrowing twenty-five-hour ordeal, Henry was stuck upside down for long, painful stretches, and at other times was dropped on the ground, nearly breaking his neck. The book brings to life Henry's incredible true story, the viciousness of urban slavery, and the heroism of the Underground Railroad. The Disappearing Man is a moving tale that shows just how far people will go in seeking freedom.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Doug Peterson is a Gold-Medallion-winning author with a storied writing career. He is a versatile writer and the author of 60 books, including three historical novels with Bay Forestâ The Disappearing Man, The Puzzle People, and The Vanishing Woman.After writing for the VeggieTales series, Doug made a successful transition to historical novelist. He has emerged as a popular author and speaker on history, doing events at the Museum of Man in San Diego, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Malone University in Canton, and numerous schools in Illinois, Ohio, and Tennessee.In addition, The Disappearing Man was selected by Canton, Ohio, for its 2011 One Book, One Community program. Doug is currently working with an actress/director on her first-person portrayal of Ellen Craft, heroine of his latest novel, The Vanishing Woman. Ellen Craft, a light-skinned slave, escaped in 1848 by posing as a white man, while her husband pretended to be her slave.Other highlights of Doug's writing career include: â ¢ Author of 42 books for the popular VeggieTales seriesâ ¢ Co-storywriter for the best-selling VeggieTales video, Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weedâ ¢ Science writer for the University of Illinois for over 30 yearsâ ¢ Author of over 500 stories and articles published in more than 20 magazinesâ ¢ Author of â The Career of Horville Sash,â a popular short story made into a music video featuring Grammy-winner Jennifer Warnesâ ¢ Co-writer of â Roman Ruins,â an episode in the bestselling line of How to Host a Murder party gamesDoug lives in Champaign, Illinois, with his wife Nancy (a therapist for over 30 years), and they have two grown sons. His next novel, due out in 2013, will deal with Civil War spies and submarines.You can find him on Facebook under â Doug Peterson Author.â Also, check out his website and â History By The Sliceâ blog at: www.bydougpeterson.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kingstone Media Group
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1936164337
• ISBN 13: 9781936164332
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 299
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible