{"product_id":"seven-miles-to-freedom-isbn-9781600609343","title":"Seven Miles to Freedom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up a slave in South Carolina, Robert Smalls always dreamed of the moment freedom would be within his grasp. Now that moment was here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert stood proudly at the Planter's wheel. Only seven miles of water lay between the ship and the chance of freedom in Union territory. With precision and amazing courage, he navigated past the Confederate forts in the harbor and steered the ship toward the safety of the Union fleet. Just one miscalculation would be deadly, but for Robert, his family, and his crewmates, the risk was worth taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Miles to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e is the compelling account of the daring escape of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. His steadfast courage in the face of adversity is an inspiring model for all who attempt to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882846994661,"sku":"NP9781600609343","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781600609343_e23d90a5-1273-4403-a0c9-e27f7cbd8271.jpg?v=1765837161","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/seven-miles-to-freedom-isbn-9781600609343","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}