Meet Nat Love Cowboy and Former Slave |
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| Author:
| Katirgis, Jane
Penn, Sarah |
| Series title: | Introducing Famous Americans Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-9785-1139-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2019 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
| List Price: | USD $63.18 |
Book Description:
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When Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. He longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his family and headed to Dodge City, Kansas. As a young cowboy in America's Wild West, Love broke wild horses and won shooting contests. Young readers will delight in learning about the adventures of this African American cowboy. A timeline, sidebars, and primary sources add depth to this...
More DescriptionWhen Nat Love was born into slavery in Tennessee, his family worked on a tobacco plantation. He longed to see the world and soon became a talented horse rider. At the age of fifteen, he left his family and headed to Dodge City, Kansas. As a young cowboy in America's Wild West, Love broke wild horses and won shooting contests. Young readers will delight in learning about the adventures of this African American cowboy. A timeline, sidebars, and primary sources add depth to this easy-to-read narrative.