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Run for It: Stories of Slaves Who Fought for Their Freedom
By D'Salete, Marcelo
- ISBN
- 9781683960492
- Publisher
- Fantagraphics
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Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2017 | Graphic Novels
Before and during the time of the Underground Railroad and U.S. Civil War, Africans enslaved in Brazil fought for their freedom. Interpreted by Brazilian artist D'Salete (Encruzilhada) and based on historical documents, the four stories collected here are steeped in quiet horror and heroism. Lovers Valu and Nanu escape slavery, but only through suicide. Calu is impregnated by the slave owner's son an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
