Beneath the Blazing Sun

Published by August House
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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This collection of 18 stories serves as both a historical teaching tool and a method for exploring slavery.


From African roots to the present day, scholar and storyteller Rex Ellis animates the African-American experience, weaving the strands of African folklore, early American history, and contemporary interpretations into a rich quilt.

His stories spin a thread from the Windward Coast of West Africa to the shores of Jamestown and beyond. He uses storytelling as both a historical teaching tool and a method for dealing with controversial subjects. Ellis's unique style of storytelling educates, informs, and inspires courage and trust.  

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  • Publisher: August House (January 27, 2006)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780874834888

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