Working for Freedom

The Story of Josiah Henson

Kids, People and Places, History, Biography, Non-Fiction
Cover of the book Working for Freedom by Rona Arato, Dundurn
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Author: Rona Arato ISBN: 9781459726253
Publisher: Dundurn Publication: January 1, 2009
Imprint: Napoleon and Co Language: English
Author: Rona Arato
ISBN: 9781459726253
Publisher: Dundurn
Publication: January 1, 2009
Imprint: Napoleon and Co
Language: English

Josiah Hensons life is an epic tale of one mans battle against evil and ignorance. By the time he was six, Josiah had been sold three times. When he was nine, his familys owner beat him for trying to learn to read. In spite of his physical pain and emotional heartache, he never lost the sense of morality that was his bedrock. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety in Canada. Working for Freedom is the story of a man who proved that one person can make a difference in defending and promoting human rights.

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Josiah Hensons life is an epic tale of one mans battle against evil and ignorance. By the time he was six, Josiah had been sold three times. When he was nine, his familys owner beat him for trying to learn to read. In spite of his physical pain and emotional heartache, he never lost the sense of morality that was his bedrock. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety in Canada. Working for Freedom is the story of a man who proved that one person can make a difference in defending and promoting human rights.

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