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Amos Fortune was born At-mun, the son of a king in Africa. Before he knew it, he was seized and taken to America, to be sold as a slave. He was fortunate, however, and was sold to a kind Quaker who treated him justly and beneficently and allowed him to buy his freedom. All his life (and he lived a long life, living to nearly one hundred) Amos helped others become free, including all three of his wives.
With a copyright date of 1950, I anticipated there would be lots of racist elements to this bo ...more
With a copyright date of 1950, I anticipated there would be lots of racist elements to this bo ...more
Amos Fortune was born as a prince in his tribe in Africa. He was captured and sold into slavery in America but eventually was able to buy his freedom. This is a short three chapter historical novel written for children. It won the Newbery Medal in 1951. Amos Fortune is a real historical figure, not just a fictional character.
The author made a point of saying he was sold to a Quaker man and his wife and that they were kind to him. Later in the book it is said that when he was younger he got beati ...more
The author made a point of saying he was sold to a Quaker man and his wife and that they were kind to him. Later in the book it is said that when he was younger he got beati ...more
Apr 23, 2013
Kimberly
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Stephanie
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Kirsten Barber
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