Strothman Agency Clients in the News: David W. Blight's A SLAVE NO MORE a 2007 book to remember

Thursday, June 5, 2008

David W. Blight's A SLAVE NO MORE a 2007 book to remember

Remember 2007?
The NY Public Library does. They've announced their annual list of 25 books to remember, including:

A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom, Including Their Own Narratives of Emancipation
Blight, David W. | Harcourt, © 2007 | 973.7115 B
These powerfully moving writings open a unique window into slave society and the complex struggles of life after escape.

For the NYPL's full list, click here.

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