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Josiah Henson's life is an epic tale of a man's battle against evil. By the time he was six, Josiah had been sold three times. When he was nine, his family's owner beat him for trying to learn to read. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety.

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Josiah Henson's life is an epic tale of a man's battle against evil. By the time he was six, Josiah had been sold three times. When he was nine, his family's owner beat him for trying to learn to read. After his escape, Josiah became an advocate for those still in bondage. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he led 118 slaves to safety.
Autorenporträt
Rona Arato has published eleven children's books including Working for Freedom: the Story of Josiah Henson. Her books have been nominated for numerous awards. Courage and Compassion: Ten Canadians Who Made a Difference received the OLA's Golden Oak award for 2011. She lives in Markham, Ontario.