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    612-822-4611

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Free Boy: A True Story of Slave and Master

Free Boy: A True Story of Slave and Master

McConaghy, Lorraine
Bentley, Judy

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralBlack American StudiesRegional: Pacific Northwest

ISBN10: 0295997109
ISBN13: 9780295997100
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: Jul 20 2015
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

Free Boy is the story of a 13-year-old slave who escaped from Washington Territory to freedom in Canada on the West's underground railroad.

When James Tilton came to Washington Territory as surveyor-general in the 1850s he brought with his household young Charles Mitchell, a slave he had likely received as a wedding gift from a Maryland cousin. The story of Charlie's escape in 1860 on a steamer bound for Victoria and the help he received from free blacks reveals how national issues on the eve of the Civil War were also being played out in the West.

Written with young adults in mind, the authors provide the historical context to understand the lives of both Mitchell and Tilton and the time in which the events took place. The biography explores issues of race, slavery, treason, and secession in Washington Territory, making it both a valuable resource for teachers and a fascinating story for readers of all ages.

A V Ethel Willis White Book

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