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Never caught, the story of Ona Judge : George and Martha Washington's courageous slave who dared to run away

Dunbar, Erica Armstrong, author, Van Cleve, Kathleen, author

2019

Overview

\"Born into a life of slavery, Ona Judge eventually grew up to be George and Martha Washington's \"favored\" dower slave. When she was told that she was going to be given as a wedding gift to Martha Washington's granddaughter, Ona made the bold and brave decision to flee to the north, where she would be a fugitive. From her childhood, to her time with the Washingtons and living in the slave quarters, to her escape to New Hampshire, [this book] is an intimate glimpse into the life of a little-known, but powerful figure in history, and her brave journey as she fled the most powerful couple in the country\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Aladdin
• Subject: Judge, Oney Juvenile literature. / Washington, George, 1732-1799 Relations with slaves Juvenile literature. / Washington, Martha, 1731-1802 Relations with slaves Juvenile literature. / Judge, Oney. / Washington, George, 1732-1799 Relations with slaves. / Washington, Martha, 1731-1802 Relations with slaves. / Slaves United States Biography Juvenile literature. / Fugitive slaves United States Biography Juvenile literature. / African American women Biography Juvenile literature. / Slavery Pennsylvania Philadelphia History 18th century Juvenile literature. / Slaves United States Biography. / Fugitive slaves United States Biography. / African American women Biography. / Slavery Pennsylvania Philadelphia History 18th century.
• ISBN: 9781534416178

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
E444.D86 2019	1	CHILDBOOK	CHILDREN