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Description not available.Chronicles the life of the woman called Aunt Clara Brown, who was born into slavery and became a pioneer and entrepreneur, earning money to buy herself out of slavery and bring other former slaves to a new start in Colorado. AUTHOR: Linda Lowery
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Biographies 
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255 characters or less!A history of Victoria Woodhull and the early feminist movement in America. Woodhull--a spiritualist, adviser to Cornelius Vanderbilt, editor, and journalist--was one of the most powerful women in her day until she attempted to run for President against Ulysses Grant in 1872 and details of her earlier life as a prostitute were made public by her enemies. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998.
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Francis Drake by John Cummins
From the time he was driven to sea by his family's fierce Protestantism and poverty, until his death at sea in 1596, Sir Francis Drake led a life of drama. Here John Cummins looks at Drake's posthumous legend and its inspirational role throughout later centuries. Illustrations. AUTHOR: John Cummins
PUBLISHER: Palgrave Macmillan
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Heath Ledger by Nancy Krulik
Description not available.Profiles the Australian actor from his early success landing television roles in Sydney to his roles in such movies as The Patriot and A Knight's Tale, and describes his family, hobbies, and philosophy towards life. AUTHOR: Nancy Krulik
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Jackie Robinson
Description not available.Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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 | Muhammad by Martin Lings
Description not available.Discusses the life of the prophet who founded the Islamic faith AUTHOR: Martin Lings
PUBLISHER: Inner Traditions International, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Biographies
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