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The Birdman - by Troon Harrison (Hardcover)

The Birdman - by  Troon Harrison (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The story of Alexander Milton Ross, Canadian ornithologist and undercover Abolitionist, who helped spread word among enslaved men and women in the American South about the Underground Railroad."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <i>A journey with the underground railroad's most daring abolitionist.</i> </p><p> Alexander Ross walked the plantation fields in the Deep South, freely and with permission. He was a famous ornithologist -- visiting the plantations to study the birdlife. But Alexander Milton Ross was no ordinary birdman. He was an undercover Abolitionist. And he had news to spread to the men and women living in slavery about the Underground Railroad. He knew the routes, the location of the safe houses and the best ways to head to freedom in Canada. </p><p> Discover the forgotten life and true adventures of a daring Abolitionist who risked everything to help bring freedom and dignity to the heroic men and women enslaved in the American south. </p><p> Back matter includes historical notes. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> Troon Harrison is an award-winning author who has published 36 books. Her work has appeared in six languages. She lives in eastern Ontario. </p><p> François Thisdale is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been receiving international recognition. François is the illustrator of <i>The Stamp Collector</i>, <i>Missing Nimama</i> and <i>Poetree</i>. He lives in Quebec. </p>

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