Someone knows my name : a novel / Lawrence Hill.
Abducted from Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata Diallo thinks only of freedom--and of the knowledge she needs to get home. This captivating story of one womans remarkable experience spans six decades and three continents and brings to life a crucial chapter in world history
Record details
- ISBN: 0393065782
- ISBN: 9780393065787
- Physical Description: 486 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: 1st American edition
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2007.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally published as: The book of Negroes.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Originally published in Canada as: The book of Negroes
- Citation/References Note:
- Library JournalSchool Library JournalWilson's Fiction
- Target Audience Note:
- AdultAdult Follett Library Resources
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Available copies
- 31 of 35 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 35 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | FIC HILL (Text) | 36015000291795 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Abducted from Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata Diallo thinks only of freedom--and of the knowledge she needs to get home. This captivating story of one womans remarkable experience spans six decades and three continents and brings to life a crucial chapter in world history
