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Name: Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion
Author: Michael Burgan

📘 Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion by Michael Burgan

Presented in an engaging graphic novel style, this book offers a vivid, fact‑based account of the 1831 revolt in Southampton County, Virginia. It chronicles the life of Nat Turner, an enslaved man who, compelled by a prophetic vision, organized a courageous uprising against the institution of slavery. The story places Turner’s actions within the broader context of African American resistance and the harsh realities of 19th‑century U.S. slavery, making complex historical events accessible to young readers.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Michael Burgan

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