Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero

In this historical account of the incredible life of Robert Smalls, author Cate Lineberry tells the story of the escaped slave who went on to steal a Confederate battleship right out of Charleston Harbor and hand it to the Union, assisting other slaves on their way to freedom in the process. Meticulously researched and artfully told, this story of triumph over injustice has been elided from so many American history curriculums. Robert Smalls' would go on to become active in Republican politics in the South in the early days of Reconstruction, serving as a congressman for South Carolina in the face of increasing hostility from white supremacist groups. His life story sadly feels more relevant to today than it ought to. Especially in this time of increasing tension and historical revisionism, every American should learn Robert Smalls' story. 

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