Open the Door to Liberty! A Biography of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Paperback)
| Author: Anne F./ Christie Rockwell | Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN-10: 0618605703
ISBN-13: 9780618605705
Sku: 208894741
Publish Date: 1/1/2009
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 9.25H x 7.5L x 0.5T
Pages:
64
Age Range:
13 to 16
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| A renowned children''s book author joins a Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner for this account of revolution leader Toussaint L''Ouverture of St. Domingue (now Haiti), who led thousands of African slaves into a revolution for freedom. Full color. |
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Describes how an African slave, Toussaint L'Ouverture, lead his fellow slaves of the island of St. Domingue (now Haiti) to revolt against the white plantation owners to gain their freedom and influence the course of world history.Presents the life and accomplishments of the eighteenth-century slave who led his people in the struggle for an independent Haiti and became its ruler in 1799. |
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When the nation of Haiti was a French colony dubbed St. Domingue, a fiery rebel slave named Toussaint L'Ouverture led an impressive rebellion. This is the story of his life, including his childhood, continuing on to his exploits fighting against white plantation owners. Accompanied by vivid illustrations, this intense and fascinating history showcases the bravery of L'Ouverture amidst the horrors of slavery and colonialism.
When the nation of Haiti was a French colony dubbed St. Domingue, a fiery rebel slave named Toussaint L'Ouverture led an impressive rebellion. This is the story of his life, including his childhood, continuing on to his exploits fighting against white plantation owners. Accompanied by vivid illustrations, this intense and fascinating history showcases the bravery of L'Ouverture amidst the horrors of slavery and colonialism.
Author Bio
Anne Rockwell
Anne Rockwell studied art at both the Sculpture Center in New York City and at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She began writing and illustrating books after the birth of her children. Her first book, PAUL AND ARTHUR SEARCH FOR THE EGG, appeared in 1964. Rockwell has collaborated on a number of books with her husband, Harlow Rockwell.Anne Rockwell studied art at both the Sculpture Center in New York City and at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. She began writing and illustrating books after the birth of her children. Her first book, PAUL AND ARTHUR SEARCH FOR THE EGG, appeared in 1964. Rockwell has collaborated on a number of books with her husband, Harlow Rockwell.
Praise
"Rockwell succeeds admirably in explaining a complicated life, and the American-primitive-style drawings are a good match."
- Julie Just
03/13/2009
"Altogether, this is a beautiful and captivating portrait of a leader whose story will probably be unfamiliar to most youngsters."
03/01/2009
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