Joshua Freeman (Paperback)

Ernie Webb

ISBN 10: 1466305169 / ISBN 13: 9781466305168

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. Immediately prior to the U.S. Civil War, a young black slave escapes and heads west. His goal is to go as far west as possible, and to earn enough money to return and to buy the freedom of his family, which remains enslaved. During his travels, he grows as a man, overcoming many obstacles. He also falls in love, but, most importantly, he is successful in acquiring the money to buy his family's freedom. Unfortunately, his attempt to return is interrupted by the outbreak of war. The sequel will see him keeping his promise to save his family. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Joshua Freeman (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1466305169
• ISBN 13: 9781466305168
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Immediately prior to the U.S. Civil War, a young black slave escapes and heads west. His goal is to go as far west as possible,and to earn enough money to return and to buy the freedom of his family, which remains enslaved. During his travels, he grows as a man, overcoming many obstacles. He also falls in love, but , most importantly, he is successful in acquiring the money to buy his family's freedom. Unfortunately, his attempt to return is interrupted by the outbreak of war. The sequel will see him keeping his promise to save his family.

About the Author

Ernie Webb was born in Stillwater, Okla., and spent his early years living with different relatives across America. He graduated from William S. Hart High School in Newhall, California and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After two years of enlisted service, he received a competitive appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in 1962 with a BS in engineering and was commissioned as a 2Lt of Infantry. During the next 18 years, he served our country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry officer, commanding troops at every level from platoon to battalion. During his two tours in Vietnam he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat and five decorations for valor, including two Silver Stars. Believing in the value of education, Ernie returned to school and earned a Master of Arts (with Honors) in English Literature from Columbia University and studied Strategy and Management at the U.S. Naval War College. Subsequently, he taught English at West Point and served as Editor-in-Chief for the U.S. Army's prestigious Military Review. He retired in 1980. Following military retirement, Ernie worked for twelved years as a financial planner, and then turned to consulting in leadership and ethics for Fortuine 500 companies around the world. Ernie is currently active with a local charity, Families Count. His goal is to work with "at risk" teens and help them to realize that they do not have to be a victim of their past. It is possible - if they are committed- to determine their own future!! And it can bright and wonderful!