Amos Fortune, Free Man

Author: Elizabeth Yates

Publisher: Perfection Learning Corporation

Year: 1989

Language: en

Edition: Illustrated

Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 9780812474909

ISBN-10: 0812474902

Dimensions:

Height: 7.7 Inches

Length: 5 Inches

Weight: 0.45 Pounds

Width: 0.7 Inches

Dewey Decimal: 974.4/00496073024 B

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Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates is an illustrated edition published by Perfection Learning Corporation in May 1989. This book presents the life of Amos Fortune, who was born the son of a king in Africa and captured by slave traders at the age of fifteen. Despite the loss of his freedom, Amos maintained his dignity and courage, aspiring to buy his own freedom and that of his friends. The narrative chronicles his journey from captivity to eventual liberation, highlighting his resilience and determination.

Readers will find a detailed account of Amos Fortune’s experiences, focusing on themes of dignity, courage, and the quest for freedom. This work falls under the categories of juvenile nonfiction and biography, providing historical context and cultural insights. With 181 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of a significant historical figure and his impact on those around him.

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aIt does a man no good to be free until he learns how to live.a

These were the words of Amos Fortune, born the son of a king of the At-mun-shi tribe in Africa. When Amos was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction. Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dignity and courage. He dreamed of being free and of buying the freedom of his closest friends. By the time he was sixty years old, Amos Fortune began to see those dreams come true. Amos Fortune, Free Man is a Newbery Award winner that is based on a true story.

aIt does a man no good to be free until he learns how to live.a

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Publisher: Perfection Learning Corporation. Year: 1989.

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ISBN-13: 9780812474909. ISBN-10: 0812474902.

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Language: en. Pages: 181. Edition: Illustrated.

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