“A Free Woman On God’s Earth,” The True Story of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, is a juvenile biography for ages 8 and up containing over 40 beautiful pencil illustrations. It is the story of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, the enslaved African woman who had the courage and conviction to speak what was in her heart, suing for her freedom in a Massachusetts court of law. In gaining her own freedom, she set the stage for the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783. An easy, moving and poignant history for children and adults alike. An engaging history that fulfills the many curriculum frameworks including Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for third, fourth and fifth grades in the categories of Local Biography, Local History, Revolutionary War Heroes.
Author: Jana Laiz,Ann-Elizabeth Barnes
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crow Flies Press
Published: 02/05/2026
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.30h x 5.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780981491028
Language: English
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