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NPR's Book of the Day

'Freedom on the Sea' is a biography of Robert Smalls – by his great-great-grandson

Jan 15, 2026 · 10m
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  • Michael Boulware Moore wrote 'Freedom on the Sea,' a biography of Robert Smalls.
  • The book covers Smalls' escape from slavery and Civil War role.
  • Smalls' legacy is being celebrated with a new monument.

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