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Jordan Freeman Was My Friend by Richard White

A dramatic rescue births a friendship between 11-year-old Billy Latham and ex-slave Jordan Freeman, servant to Col. William Ledyard. Friendship ripens as war clouds gather over the coastal town.

A dramatic rescue births a friendship between 11-year-old Billy Latham and ex-slave Jordan Freeman, servant to Col. William Ledyard. Friendship ripens as war clouds gather over the coastal town.

Format : Softcover
Page Count : 180
ISBN : 9781413400984
Publication Date : 9/17/2003

About the Author

A native of New London, Connecticut, Richard White was author of four published novels. For 25 years he taught English in public and private schools.

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Jordan Freeman Was My Friend
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