Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story (Paperback)

from VaterOlsen

I first learned about Robert Smalls and his heroic journey on the Planter through Bruce Burnside's song about him on the album "Unsung Stories of the Civil War." This book details Robert Smalls and his family and his amazing accomplishments, particularly his sailing to freedom.

from kmcnutt

I recall reading biographies of Jacques Cartier, John Paul Jones, and Davy Crockett when I was in the 4th grade. These stories took my imagination along great paths of discovery and ignited a love for history for me. I wish I could have read Halfmann's version (Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert ...

from VaterOlsen

I first learned about Robert Smalls and his heroic journey on the Planter through Bruce Burnside's song about him on the album "Unsung Stories of the Civil War." This book details Robert Smalls and his family and his amazing accomplishments, particularly his sailing to freedom.

from tiinaj1

My definition of a hero ~ "A hero is someone who with great courage and strength of heart considers the condition and needs of others. He or She may or may not be recognized for their deeds (and probably doesn't want to be recognized for them) because what they have done is what they believe is t...

from mariahpolen

I think this is a terrific book for anyone wanting to know more about the American Civil War.