Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

My children wore their first copy out. They now have their own, so I bought me a new one.

I love Virginia Hamilton Books and her illustrators. Her books come alive as you're reading and the artistry is so very captivating. I have purchased her books for years and have gifted them also. I enjoy passing the along great books.

I couldn't wait to get this book out the packege. I started reading and didn't stop until I read the whole book.I never heard the stories of runaway slaves.I read the story of Soloman Northup free then kidnapped and taken to a slave state for 12 years. Until reading this book I had never heard of Soloman and how he was tricked away from his family.There is presently being made a movie of Solamans' journey!All the stories are great reading.The story of Alexander Ross was very good,as I had never heard of him and how helped runaway slaves.

Beautiful illustrations and inspiring stories of survival.

It's a great book with powerful stories just forgot the book cover

I have very fond childhood memories of The People Could Fly and was thrilled to find this! I definitely recommend adding both to your library.

I bought this book for my daughter to accompany "The People Could Fly". These stories are very well written.

I was encouraged to purchase this book by my mentor. I'm impressed, I had never heard of a few of the subjects. Thank you for quick shipping.