Virginia Born

Virginia is a rich and diverse state that has been the birthplace of many influential people. "Virginia Born - Amazing People from the Commonwealth" tells the story of seven of those people.We start with Pocahontas who united Native American and British colonists as America's first Ambassador. George Washington helps us found a new nation by becoming "the man who would not be king." Another Washington from the state, Booker T. Washington, begins his life as an enslaved child who dreams of going to school. Once his dream comes true, he shares the gift of education with others.We learn that Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is not the man in the famous song. He is, instead, a gifted dancer who generously shares his dancing and his wealth with others. Patsy Cline and Ella Fitzgerald struggle through difficult childhoods to become singing legends.Arthur Ashe refines his athletic skills to become a tennis great. He then uses his fame to bring justice to people in South Africa.The book is generously illustrated with original paintings, rare historic images and new photographs of historic sites around the Commonwealth of Virginia.…