Born a slave but destined for greatness, Robert Smalls became a Captain in the Union Navy by stealing a Confederate ship. Decades later, retired Congressman Robert Smalls sits down with his grandson to tell the story of his life. Based on historical events.
Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls is a must-read for all fans of historic graphic novels. Indeed, I would recommend it to any history buff who needs convincing that there is value in the power of comics to tell stories that might otherwise be ignored. (To that end, I should note that publisher Stranger Comics does offer discounts for educators and librarians interested in adding this to their collections and curriculum.) Read Full Review
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