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In a nation that celebrates its presidents, generals, and tycoons, the voices that truly built America often fade into silence. Echoes of America brings those voices back to life.
Through vivid, lyrical portraits, this collection illuminates the lives of remarkable yet overlooked Americans: Estebanico, the Moroccan born explorer who crossed the Southwest before it appeared on any map; Crispus Attucks, the first to fall in the struggle for independence; Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked everything to lead others to freedom; Robert Smalls, who seized a Confederate ship in one of the Civil War's most daring escapes; Buffalo Calf Road Woman, the Cheyenne warrior of Little Bighorn; Mother Jones, Sojourner Truth, Bass Reeves, Sara Winnemucca, and many more.
Blending poetry with historical insight, each piece explores the courage, resilience, and humanity of explorers, labor leaders, freedom seekers, Indigenous heroes, and reformers whose contributions have too often been overlooked. From frontier trails and Civil War battlefields to factory floors and tribal homelands, these stories reveal an America shaped not only by the famous but by ordinary people whose extraordinary lives changed the nation.
Powerful, moving, and deeply human, Echoes of America is both a literary tribute and an invitation to rediscover the forgotten voices that continue to echo through the American story.
Perfect for readers of history, poetry, and narrative nonfiction who seek a richer, more inclusive understanding of America's past.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Book DescriptionIn a nation that celebrates its presidents, generals, and tycoons, the voices that truly built America often fade into silence. Echoes of America brings those voices back to life.Through vivid, lyrical portraits, this collection illuminates the lives of remarkable yet overlooked Americans: Estebanico, the Moroccan born explorer who crossed the Southwest before it appeared on any map; Crispus Attucks, the first to fall in the struggle for independence; Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked everything to lead others to freedom; Robert Smalls, who seized a Confederate ship in one of the Civil War's most daring escapes; Buffalo Calf Road Woman, the Cheyenne warrior of Little Bighorn; Mother Jones, Sojourner Truth, Bass Reeves, Sara Winnemucca, and many more.Blending poetry with historical insight, each piece explores the courage, resilience, and humanity of explorers, labor leaders, freedom seekers, Indigenous heroes, and reformers whose contributions have too often been overlooked. From frontier trails and Civil War battlefields to factory floors and tribal homelands, these stories reveal an America shaped not only by the famous but by ordinary people whose extraordinary lives changed the nation.Powerful, moving, and deeply human, Echoes of America is both a literary tribute and an invitation to rediscover the forgotten voices that continue to echo through the American story.Perfect for readers of history, poetry, and narrative nonfiction who seek a richer, more inclusive understanding of America's past. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798185315262
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Book DescriptionIn a nation that celebrates its presidents, generals, and tycoons, the voices that truly built America often fade into silence. Echoes of America brings those voices back to life.Through vivid, lyrical portraits, this collection illuminates the lives of remarkable yet overlooked Americans: Estebanico, the Moroccan born explorer who crossed the Southwest before it appeared on any map; Crispus Attucks, the first to fall in the struggle for independence; Harriet Tubman, who repeatedly risked everything to lead others to freedom; Robert Smalls, who seized a Confederate ship in one of the Civil War's most daring escapes; Buffalo Calf Road Woman, the Cheyenne warrior of Little Bighorn; Mother Jones, Sojourner Truth, Bass Reeves, Sara Winnemucca, and many more.Blending poetry with historical insight, each piece explores the courage, resilience, and humanity of explorers, labor leaders, freedom seekers, Indigenous heroes, and reformers whose contributions have too often been overlooked. From frontier trails and Civil War battlefields to factory floors and tribal homelands, these stories reveal an America shaped not only by the famous but by ordinary people whose extraordinary lives changed the nation.Powerful, moving, and deeply human, Echoes of America is both a literary tribute and an invitation to rediscover the forgotten voices that continue to echo through the American story.Perfect for readers of history, poetry, and narrative nonfiction who seek a richer, more inclusive understanding of America's past. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798185315262
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