Unlocking Freedom's Door |
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| Author:
| Fox, Ken |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9979179-0-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
| Publisher: | Flat Pond Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.00 |
Book Description:
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It's the early years of the Civil War. Mary Peake, a free biracial woman, believes illiteracy is like a closed door. Under a large oak tree in a secluded field, she devotes herself to educating the children of slaves. Brutal patrols are in constant pursuit, determined to punish her for violating Virginia law.Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin Butler, a discredited Union general, is banished to command nearby Fortress Monroe. When escaped slaves seek sanctuary within the fort, Butler must...
More DescriptionIt's the early years of the Civil War. Mary Peake, a free biracial woman, believes illiteracy is like a closed door. Under a large oak tree in a secluded field, she devotes herself to educating the children of slaves. Brutal patrols are in constant pursuit, determined to punish her for violating Virginia law.Meanwhile, Benjamin Franklin Butler, a discredited Union general, is banished to command nearby Fortress Monroe. When escaped slaves seek sanctuary within the fort, Butler must decide whether to defy Federal law, which requires him to return the men to their Rebel owners. Mary forms a turbulent bond with the General and - with growing confidence - she pursues the broader goal of ending slavery.