| Sojourner Truth: Equal Rights Advocate Contributor(s): Collins, Kathleen (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823941213 ISBN-13: 9780823941216 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $25.13 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: Sojourner Truth began her life as a slave in upstate New York. She obtained her freedom, and moved to New York City, where she became an evangelist and reformer, who worked diligently to further the rights of women and the abolition of slavery. As a speaker, she was known for her quick wit, and?at 6 feet tall?her powerful presence. A prophetic voice, she would anticipate the many social changes to come and lead the way for the modern civil rights movement. Primary source materials help provide insight into the life of this inspirational woman. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003002135 |
| Series: Famous People in American History |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 7.22" W x 8.96" (0.60 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73170 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |