Stories of Black Courage and Leadership Book Bundle
Explore two compelling accounts of Black freedom, resilience, and leadership in nineteenth-century America with the Stories of Black Courage and Leadership bundle. Drawing from William T. Johnson’s antebellum journals and the remarkable life of Robert Smalls, these publications examine the opportunities and barriers Black Americans faced before and after emancipation. Together, they offer powerful perspectives on entrepreneurship, self-determination, education, public service, and the continuing struggle for equal rights.
Books Included
Between Two Worlds: The Life of Free Black Diarist William T. Johnson
Discovered in a Natchez attic after more than 75 years, William T. Johnson’s 14 journals document his life from 1835 to 1851. This booklet presents selections from his extraordinary firsthand account of life as a free Black barber, farmer, and businessman in the Deep South before the Civil War.
The Life and Legacy of Robert Smalls of South Carolina’s Sea Islands
Follow Robert Smalls from enslavement in South Carolina to freedom following his daring delivery of the Confederate steamer Planter to Union forces. His remarkable journey continued through five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he championed civil rights, public education, and greater opportunities for Black Americans during Reconstruction.
Product Details
- Includes two historical nonfiction softcover publications
- Between Two Worlds: 20 pages; approximately 8.5 x 5.5 inches
- The Life and Legacy of Robert Smalls: 48 color pages; approximately 6 x 9 inches
- Written by National Park Service staff and historians
- Printed in the USA and published by Eastern National