Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry
Mailing Himself to Freedom: A Graphic Novel Biography of Henry "Box" Brown
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Annotation: A graphic novel about Henry "Box" Brown, who escaped slavery in the southern United States by mailing himself inside a wooden crate from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the mid-1800s.
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Catalog Number: #853504
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: Capstone
Copyright Date: 2025
Edition Date: 2025 Release Date: 01/01/25
New Title: Yes
ISBN: 1-669-08303-9
ISBN 13: 978-1-669-08303-0
Dewey: 973
Language: English
Reading Level: 4.0
Interest Level: 3-6

In 1849, Henry “Box” Brown made a remarkable escape from slavery in the southern United States. In this action-packed graphic novel, follow Brown’s daring plan to mail himself from Richmond, Virginia, to freedom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sealed inside a wooden crate! For twenty-seven hours, this heroic African American survived the cramped, death-defying journey, motivated by his own dream of freedom and the oppression of others like him. With fast-paced text and full-color illustrations, this can’t-miss graphic novel is sure to inspire readers of all ages.


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