Robert Smalls: The Slave Who Stole a Confederate Ship and Changed American History

"In the darkest hours of American history, one man defied the chains of slavery, outwitted his oppressors, and steered his people toward freedom." Robert Smalls: The Man Who Stole His Freedom and Changed a Nation is the powerful true story of a boy born into bondage in South Carolina who dared to dream of a life beyond the chains. In an era where hope was dangerous and escape meant death, Robert Smalls risked everything to seize his own destiny - and made history in the process. At just 23 years old, Smalls executed one of the boldest escapes of the Civil War, commandeering a Confederate warship and delivering it, along with his family and crew, into Union hands. His act of courage electrified the nation, turned the tide for African American enlistment in the Union Army, and earned him an audience with President Abraham Lincoln. But Robert Smalls' story didn't end at freedom's shore. He went on to become a successful businessman, tireless civil rights advocate, and one of the first Black men to serve in the United States Congress. Against relentless oppression and injustice, Smalls proved that leadership, resilience, and hope could endure even in the harshest times. This biography offers a stirring, deeply human portrait of a man whose name deserves to be etched alongside the great heroes of American history. More than a history book - it's a reminder of the power of courage, the fight for justice, and the unbreakable spirit of those who came before us. If you believe one voice can spark change, one act of bravery can alter history, and one man can inspire a nation - this is the story you need to know.

• | Author: Promise Press
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: May 01, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00056 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798282078879