Nat Turner

The first in a series of brief books designed to highlight specific 'creators' of the American mind, Nat Turner: Cry Freedom in America provides both primary and secondary selections to give students specific knowledge of this important figure in American history. This brief but thorough study of Nat Turner may be used as a supplement in survey courses as well as in topical or period courses in US history. Features: * Examines the life, achievements, and myths surrounding one historically significant American, listening whenever possible to the individual's own words, as well as to voices of admirers and critics throughout history. * Places the individual in historical context by including related primary and secondary materials and brief historical narratives by the editor, James T. Baker. * Offers a brief, inexpensive, well-crafted supplement for courses in American history. * Includes useful pedagogical aids, including chronologies, illustrations, questions for consideration, suggested topics for writing assignments, carefully selected annotated bibliographies, and indexes.