A collection of inspiring biographical profiles that bring notable African Americans of colonial times to life for young readers In this lively, comprehensive collection, young readers will learn about twenty notable lives in the earliest period of American history each born in colonial days up to the Revolutionary War. Black Stars of Colonial Times tells the fascinating stories of famous and legendary people along with many unsung heroes and heroines. Each well-rounded biography covers its subject's background, challenges, and achievements, and more. Beautifully illustrated, this book contains thoroughly researched stories of striking courage and determination.

 

This is volume 14 in Black Stars .

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by John Wiley and Sons Ltd .

James Haskins is a highly-esteemed chronicler of Africana American history and has written more than a hundred books. He is a Professor at the University of Florida.

This book has the following chapters: Acknowledgments; Introduction; Estevanico; Anthony Johnson; Crispus Attucks; Benjamin Banneker; Marie-Therese Metoyer; Jean Baptiste Point du Sable; Private Peter Salem; Private Austin Dabney; Phillis Wheatley; Private Lemuel Haynes; Paul Cuffe; Richard Allen; James Forten; Deborah Sampson; Dr. James Derham; Pierre Toussaint; "Free Frank" McWorter; Catherine (Katy) Ferguson; Daniel Coker; Chronology; Notes; Bibliography; Picture Credits; Author Credits; Index