The book of negroes. [kit]
The book of negroes. [kit]
Former Title
:
Someone knows my name.
By
:
Hill, Lawrence, 1957-
Publication Date
:
2007
Physical Description
:
Books : + 1 discussion question booklet + 1 biographical booklet.
Subject Term
:
Slavery -- Fiction.
African Americans -- Fiction.
Canadian fiction.
Series
:
BOOKCLUB KIT
BOOKCLUB KIT.
Summary
:
Abducted as a child from her village in West Africa and forced to walk for months to the sea, Aminata Diallo is sent to live as a slave in South Carolina. But years later, she forges her way to freedom, serving the British in the Revolutionary War, registering her name in the historic “Book of Negroes” and eventually travelling back to Africa.
Audience
:
For bookclub participants.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
[n/a]
General Note
:
Also published under the title: Someone knows my name.
| Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Copy |
|---|
| Corner Brook | Bookclub Kit | Bookclub Kit | FIC HIL | (12 copies) |