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An illiterate slave, Dred Scott trusted in an all–white, slave–owning jury to declare him free. But after briefly experiencing the glory of freedom and manhood, a new state Supreme Court ordered the cold steel of the shackles to be closed again around his wrists and ankles. Falling to his knees, Dred cried, “Ain’t I a man?” Dred answered his own question by rising and taking his fight to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dred ultimately lost his epic battle when the Chief Justice declared that a black man was so inferior that he had “no rights a white man was bound to respect.”

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An illiterate slave, Dred Scott trusted in an all–white, slave–owning jury to declare him free. But after briefly experiencing the glory of freedom and manhood, a new state Supreme Court ordered the cold steel of the shackles to be closed again around his wrists and ankles. Falling to his knees, Dred cried, “Ain’t I a man?” Dred answered his own question by rising and taking his fight to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dred ultimately lost his epic battle when the Chief Justice declared that a black man was so inferior that he had “no rights a white man was bound to respect.”

Dred died not knowing that his undying courage led directly to the election of President Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation proclamation.

Dred Scott’s inspiring and compelling true story of adventure, courage, love, hatred, and friendship parallels the history of this nation from the long night of slavery to the narrow crack in the door that would ultimately lead to freedom and equality for all men.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781935546009
  • Publisher: Valor Publishing Group, LLC
  • Publication date: 11/1/2009
  • Pages: 513
  • Product dimensions: 6.34 (w) x 9.28 (h) x 1.59 (d)
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  • Posted October 30, 2009

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    Every American Mustg Read This Magnificent Book!!!!

    Am I Not A Man? The Dred Scott Story by Mark L. Shurtleff

    This awesome debut by Mark Shurtleff, Utah's Attorney General, goes deep into telling the story of Dred Scott, the little 5'4" giant of a man. Dred was born Sam Blow on a Virginia Plantation, but when his brother dies, he takes on his name. Dred, even though he is a slave and is treated very badly at times, he treats others with a humbling dignity missing today. Early in his young life, he is asked of his owner, a doctor, to go out in the middle of a river, to stake a squatter's claim and he almost drowns, but has a total change in his life that changes him for good. During his early years, he was friends with Nat Turner, but because of his odd behavior, he didn't stay friends long and Nat ended by taking another path than Dred, as Dred was a very spiritual man, could quote scripture beter than some who could read. When Dred and a former owner were down on a riverbank, he overheard people shouting to Winfield Scott, Commander, "Great Scott." Dred liked the sound of the words and the man, so from then on, he went as Dred Scott.

    When the love of his early life, Sarah, gets sold at an auction, it totally devastates him, but later, he does find the woman who loves him the way a wife should and that is Harriet, who was raised on a plantation and treated as one of the family. She and Dred had two girls, Eliza, known as Gypsy Girl and Lizzie. When Dr. Emerson, who Dred worked for, died, his widow took him to court. She had mistreated him terribly, much worse than her husband had. Dred had moved from a slave state to a free state with Dr. Em erson, so if you return to a slave state, you were considered free as the saying went "Once Free, Always Free." When Dred won his ca se in the lower courts, he was happy, but the decision was reversed, so he decided to sue at the highest level The Supreme Court and lost. It was a landmark case, and was the reason Abraham Lincoln was our 16th President, that if not for Dred Scott, Abraham Lincoln would not have been our President.

    One of the things I really liked about this moving story was the bantering back and forth between Jefferson and Madison. And, when Dred gets so excited when he learns to "spell" his name in Morse Code. What an experience that must've been for him!!! Since I've had my ARC for awhile and have discussed this book and Dred Scott with friends and family, it has surprised me how many people do not know much about our Country and its history. And, for this, I'm sad. For those who read my review who have never heard of Dred Scott or his case, please do yourself a HUGE favor and read this most important story. I knew about Dred Scott, but learned so much and came away touched to have learned what a great man he was. No man should be abused the way he and hundreds of thousands of blacks were treated. We are all created by God as equal men and women, regardless of color. Mark, hats off to you!!!

    Forever Friends Rating A HUGE 5 Stars by Teri
    Until Next Time, See You Around The Book Nook.

    Valor Publishing Group
    Pub. Date: 3 November 2009
    ISBN: 978-1-835546-00-9
    534pp

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  • Posted September 18, 2009

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    A Must-Buy for every American

    Dred Scott played such an integral part of American history and I do not think he is nearly well enough known amongst Americans today. Sure, if you graduated law school you know who he is. The U.S. Supreme Court decision handed down a death knell of freedom for all Americans was a travesty of justice rarely equaled in this nation.

    Utah State Attorney General Mark L. Shurtleff brings forth a literary triumph in his debut as a historical novelist.

    Born a slave and treated like an animal, Dred Scott rose up against the oppression of his masters and demanded to be treated like a man. His fight for freedom led to Abraham Lincoln's election as president of the United States and inspired the Emancipation Proclamation. Despite tragic setbacks, Dred's unwillingness to give up his claim on human rights and judicial equality shaped America as it is today. His courageous life story is worthy of praise and recognition. Author Mark L. Shurtleff spotlights Dred Scott in this engaging historical novel based on fact, "Am I Not a Man? The Dred Scott Story".

    With a powerful storyline and compelling characters, this story of adventure, courage, love, hatred, and friendship parallels the history of the American nation-from the long night of slavery to the narrow crack of dawn that would ultimately lead to the freedom and equality of all men.

    Shurtleff has masterfully woven a tale that draws readers deep into the life and times of Dred Scott, breathing life into Dred's story and making it leap off the page. This book encourages readers to stand up for what they believe, fight for their rights and freedoms, and to never give up.

    "Am I Not a Man? The Dred Scott Story" is a must-buy for every home, school and public library.

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