The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom

Type

Book

Authors

Bettye Stroud

ISBN 10

0439851173

ISBN 13

9780439851176

Tags

Art, 1800s, African-American, Patchwork

Description

The images stitched into Hannah's quilt lead to secret signposts on the Underground Railroad as she and her father take flight from slavery on a perilous path to freedom.Now that Hannah’s papa has decided to make the run for freedom, her patchwork quilt is not just a precious memento of Mama — it’s a series of hidden clues that will guide them along the Underground Railroad to Canada. A fictionalized account of a fascinating oral history, THE PATCHWORK PATH tells the story of a two of the thousands who escaped a life of slavery and made the dangerous journey to freedom — a story of courage, determination, and hope.- A Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights Outstanding Book, Honorable Mention- An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award Winner - from Amzon

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