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Revolution Song by Russell Shorto

This personal journey through our nation’s fight for freedom is told through the real lives of six very different participants, including Venture Smith, who was abducted from West Africa and forced into slavery. After many trials, he purchased his freedom and a small piece of land on Haddam Neck. This is a must-read for the non-fiction enthusiast.

Geoffrey, Griswold Inn Store, Essex