Coretta Scott King
Anne Schraff
Explores the life and career of Coretta Scott King, from her childhood in Alabama, through her work with the civil rights movement, to her continuing efforts on behalf of the underprivileged.
Read Time: ~2 hr
The slave who bought his freedom
by adapted by Karen Kennerly (1971)
About this book
The autobiography of a slave kidnapped from a West African tribe as a child who, during his voyages and trials in various parts of the world, educated himself and ultimately purchased his freedom.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe slave who bought his freedom Lead Character
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