A Man Called Horse: John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground Railroad

A Man Called Horse: John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground RailroadA daring account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the Underground Railroad to gain freedom for his people John Horse (c. 18121882, also known as Juan Caballo) was a famed chief, warrior, tactician, and diplomat who played a dominant role in Black Seminole affairs for half a century. His story is central to that of the Black Seminolesdescendants of Seminole Indians, free Blacks, and escaped slaves who

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Marcie Rendon

Translated by Angela Mesic and Margaret Noodin

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