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AmosFortune

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Amos Fortune, Free Man

Bibliographic Information

Elizabeth Yates. (1950). Amos Fortune, Free Man. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers..

ISBN 0140341587

Genre: Historical Fiction

Suggested Age

12-14

Summary

This book follows the life of Amos Fortune, born in the 1700s as a prince in Africa. He was sold into slavery as a child and lived the rest of his life in America. He lived as a slave for many years, but was finally able to buy his freedom at the age of 60. Amos Fortune is a true historical figure. Although some of the events in this book are historical speculation, the key facts of his life are accurately presented.