Henry Louis Gates, Jr.History · Non-Fiction·b. 1950
Night Flyer
Synopsis
Night Flyer tells the true story of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman who escaped from George and Martha Washington's household in 1796. This biography traces her daring flight to freedom and her life as a fugitive, highlighting the complexities of early American history and the enduring fight for liberty. It explores the legal battles and personal struggles she faced while living in plain sight, constantly evading capture.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
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