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The Road to Dawn: Josiah Henson and the Story That Sparked the Civil War
By Brock, Jared A.
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- 9781541773929 9781541773936
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- PublicAffairs
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Starred Review on May 1, 2018 | Social Sciences
Brock (A Year of Living Prayerfully) graphically recounts the tumultuous Maryland childhood of Josiah Henson (1789–1883), during which time his enslaved family is separated, and Henson himself is beaten and denied literacy. While he eventually raises money to pay for his freedom, his third master reneges on their deal. As a result, Henson, his wife, Nancy, and their children escape to Canada in 1830. Brock vividly describes Henson's years at the Dawn Settlement, a refuge f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
