From the Introduction--"My life doesn't lend itself to classification or categorization. As a long-time Congressman from one of America's most impoverished districts, I fashioned a career out of being prepared and staying focused. I used my political savvy to develop relationships, and was always willing to steer a course away from predictable channels.
From the Introduction--"My life doesn't lend itself to classification or categorization. As a long-time Congressman from one of America's most impover...
Slave, boat pilot, businessman, statesman, U.S. Congressman--Robert Smalls played many roles en route to becoming an American icon. In the first biography of Smalls, sociologist Billingsley explores the life of an enduring legend.
Slave, boat pilot, businessman, statesman, U.S. Congressman--Robert Smalls played many roles en route to becoming an American icon. In the first biogr...
