From Slave to Superstar of the Wild West

Tom DeMund's book, From Slave to Superstar of the West: The Awesome Story of Jim Beckwourth is one of the all-time best books on the subject aimed at middle school/junior high/senior high schoolers, and has been praised as a clearly written narrative, both richly illustrated and conversational in tone that has given full measure to the life of Jim Beckwourth. This book has received several first place awards for best book in the juvenile/young adult category, including a win at the 2008 New Mexico Book Awards. Full color photographs throughout. Hardbound w/fully illustrated dustjacket: 154 pages: 7.375 x 10.25"