Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship, the Planter, decided to steal the ship and head for the safety - and freedom - of Union waters only seven miles away. Would they make it to freedom, or would they be captured and face certain death?
| ISBN: | 9781474745918 |
| Publication date: | 25th August 2017 |
| Author: | Jessica Gunderson |
| Publisher: | Raintree an imprint of Raintree UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Engage Literacy |
| Genres: |
History |
Like many slaves, Robert Smalls was forced to fight for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. One night, Robert and his crew of fellow slaves aboard the ship, the Planter, decided to steal the ship and head for the safety - and freedom - of Union waters only seven miles away.
Sailing to Freedom features in the following genres: History
Paperback, Ebook. Not Available.
Sailing to Freedom was written by Jessica Gunderson and published by Raintree an imprint of Raintree UK
Sailing to Freedom has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Engage Literacy series