Amos Fortune, Free Man (Newbery Library, Puffin)
The true account of an African prince who endures slavery and earns his freedom, building a respected life in colonial New England.
About This Book
Amos Fortune, Free Man recounts the life of an African prince captured and sold into slavery in the eighteenth century.
After years of servitude, Amos earns his freedom and establishes himself as a respected tanner in colonial New England.
The narrative follows his journey from bondage to independence, highlighting perseverance and quiet dignity.
Based on historical records, the book offers a portrait of one man’s pursuit of liberty in early America.
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