Robert Smalls : tales of the talented tenth
(Graphic Novels)
Author
Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2021].
Format
Graphic Novels
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Status
Wasatch County Library - Young Adult NonFiction Graphic Novels - First Floor
YA GN 973.7 Gill
1 available
YA GN 973.7 Gill
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch County Library - Young Adult NonFiction Graphic Novels - First Floor | YA GN 973.7 Gill | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American legislators -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African Americans -- South Carolina -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Beaufort (S.C.) -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics
Creative nonfiction
Graphic novels
Historical comics
Nonfiction comics
Planter (Steamship) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Ship captains -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Slaves -- South Carolina -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Smalls, Robert, -- 1839-1915 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
African Americans -- South Carolina -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Beaufort (S.C.) -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Biographical comics
Creative nonfiction
Graphic novels
Historical comics
Nonfiction comics
Planter (Steamship) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Ship captains -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Slaves -- South Carolina -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Smalls, Robert, -- 1839-1915 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
More Details
Published
Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2021].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Chiefly illustrations.
General Note
"Black history in action. The true story of the greatest heist of the Civil War: Robert Smalls steals the Confederate Planter! True adventures of amazing African Americans" -- front cover.
General Note
Series summary: "Tales of the Talented Tenth is a graphic novel series that focuses on the adventures of amazing African Americans in action. With vivid and whimsical art, these graphic novels are accessible to adults, teens, and young readers. They bring to life not only an extraordinary tale of adventure but also the history of previously disenfranchised peoples." -- page [4] of cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 118).
Description
Do you know the story of the slave who sailed himself to freedom? This book tells the true story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved African who pulled off one of the most daring and largest heists of the Civil War. Come along for the adventure as Robert earns a job working for the CSS Planter, escapes to freedom, and goes on to become a first-generation Black politician. -- page [4] of cover.
Target Audience
Ages 12-up.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gill, J. C. (2021). Robert Smalls: tales of the talented tenth (First edition.). Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gill, Joel Christian. 2021. Robert Smalls: Tales of the Talented Tenth. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gill, Joel Christian. Robert Smalls: Tales of the Talented Tenth Chicago Review Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gill, Joel Christian. Robert Smalls: Tales of the Talented Tenth First edition., Chicago Review Press, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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