Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel

from JBD1

A very well-done fictional account of the 1800 slave conspiracy led by the man known as Gabriel Prosser. Amateau's story follows Gabriel from childhood to execution, fleshing out details of his biography and exploring the roots of his plans to lead a great rebellion. Recommended.

from nbmars

This beautiful but tragic story is based on actual events relating to the slave Gabriel, who had the temerity, in 18th Century Virginia, to dream of freedom. The author imagines Gabriel's interior life, based on what is known about his actual circumstances. Born into slavery on a tobacco plantati...

from benuathanasia

I love learning new things. Finding out about this period in US history was fascinating.

from arlenadean

Author: Gigi Amateau Published By: Candlewick Press Age Recommended: Adult Reviewed By: Arlena Dean Book Blog For: GMTA Rating: 4 Review: "Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, The Gallows, and The Black General Gabriel was really some read for me. As I continued my read I wondered if I could m...

from acargile

I listened to this novel because it was paired with My Name is Not Friday. This novel is based on a real man - Gabriel. After the Revolutionary War, America had slaves. Gabriel and many others believed that slavery wouldn't last long, that the United States believed in all men. He was a smart man...