Outrunning - Richard Blumenthal
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In this thrilling story, Book Boy is a brilliant slave on a Cherokee plantation in the Indian Territory. His name comes from his ability to read and write, in spite of the harsh Cherokee slave laws forbidding it. Though longing to live in freedom with his love Misty, he has lacked the confidence to escape, but when his friend Caleb is unjustly arrested and forced to either run or be hanged, Book Boy hides h ... Full description
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"...a vivid, engrossing examination...a vibrant, revealing odyssey that cements history exactly where it becomes most relevant: through the eyes, hearts, and minds of individuals in general and a young protagonist who faces romance, adversity, and struggle in his world...Very highly recommended!" - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Winner Arizona-New Mexico Book AwardFinalist Eric Hoffer Book Award
Finalist Serendipity Publishing Book Award
Finalist Spirit of Texas Book Award
The story is inspired by actual events during the Indian Territory Slave Revolt of 1842.
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| Author | Richard Blumenthal |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp |
| Release year | 2018 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9798286721788 |