Biddy Mason: The Open Hand (McGraw-Hill Adventure Books)
Description
Recounts the life of Biddy Mason, a slave who found freedom in California in 1856, who practiced the philosophy of sharing as she nursed the sick, delivered babies, and started many philanthropic projects after becoming a wealthy landowner in Los Angeles. The story of Biddy Mason is a fantastic read. Born a slave in Georgia in 1818, her life always consisted of giving and caring for others, regardless of their race or creed. Her story chronicles her life as a slave with her three children from Georgia to Utah and finally to Los Angeles, California, where she was granted her freedom. Many of...
ISBN(s)
0021477248, 9780021477241
