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cntrygrl

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18. My three books

Sun Jan 19, 2014, 10:59 AM

Jan 2014

On a whim I purchased the book entitled, "Sojourner Truth" (1797? - 1883) about a woman who was born in to slavery in my part of the country, near Kingston, NY. This gal was absolutely amazing. She had no education - couldn't read or write. A heroine who fought for the freedmen and women's rights.

Wanting to learn more about NY I read, "Henry Hudson and the Algonquins of New York: Native American Prophecy & European Discovery, 1609" which is very interesting.

Right now I'm reading "Native New Yorkers: The Legacy of the Algonquin People of New York" learning the history of my home state.

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