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And US History is already filled with Black Heroes many have never heard of.

I wrote & illustrated a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Robert Smalls, to tell more of the story

"Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas

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A handsome Black Man in a Civil War Era Union Army Uniform gazes to his right. Behind him, perhaps also in the back of his mind, Fort Sumter explodes under enemy fire. Across his shoulder is the web address CaptainSmalls.com. The man is Real Life Black Hero Captain Robert Smalls, from the graphic novel "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by author & illustrator DaShan Thomas - available at Bookshop, Etsy & Amazon. Captain Robert Smalls was an enslaved man who commandeered the Confederate steam ship "Planter" with his wife, family and friends - and their wives and families, sailed the Steamer to freedom, and became a titan of the Union Army in the Civil War.

And US History is already filled with Black Heroes many have never heard of.

I wrote & illustrated a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Robert Smalls, to tell more of the story

"Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas

CaptainSmalls.com

#edusky #blackbooksky #libsky

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

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An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls and his Second in Command from the Graphic Novel “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Both are handsome Black Men. They are both wearing Civil War-Era blue Union uniforms, and stand in front of a ship wheel. Behind the ship wheel are windows out to the sea. In front of the picture are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Bordering the picture is a red explosive background. 

The book cover of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas is at the top. Beneath it, words read: "Discover the Heroic Journey of Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." In front of the cover are letters reading "CaptainSmalls.com". Behind the words and the cover is a red explosive background. Surrounding it all, near the edge, is a red border with a slight glow. 

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth to our friends in the #UK!

Celebrate with a graphic novel about Real Life Hero Captain Robert Smalls!

Irresistibly illustrated in uncommon detail.

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

#BHM2025 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

#blackhistorymonth

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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better get your copy of Book 1 Today!

Sept. 10, 1895: South Carolina Constitutional Convention Convened The South Carolina Constitutional Convention convened to disenfranchise Black voters.

"Since Reconstruction times 53,000 Negroes have been killed in the South, & not more than three white men have been convicted & hung for these crimes." -- Robert Smalls, SC Constitutional Convention, #tdih 1895

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I have no idea what white people are talking about right now. The warnings that the fascists will "use this" to do more violence. WHAT WON'T THEY USE? You've watched them deploy the US military on US soil using bullshit pretexts. What even are you talking about?

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Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "FREE LESSON PLAN." Beneath the banner in glowing text is the word "ABOUT". Beneath that is another purple banner with glowing blue text that reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero."

Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero is a Graphic Novel that depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3"

Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Lesson Plan Includes:". Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "* Introductory Activity * With Included FREE Worksheet * Learning Activity * Discussion Questions * Culminating Activity * Group Activities * Interaction with back matter from book * Online Activity * Homework Activity * Two Extra Credit Activities "CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3"

Artistic depiction of Captain Robert Smalls reading a book. The book has the title "the TITAN" across the front. Robert Smalls is wearing a green shirt and gold glasses and looks very handsome. A purple banner at the top of the graphic reads "Captain Robert Smalls: the Greatest Civil War Hero." Beneath that is another purple banner with text that reads "Entertaining! Educational! Action! Adventure! Back Matter! Bibliography! CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3"

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FREE Lesson Plan now available for “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" - the new Graphic Novel by DaShan Thomas (ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3). CaptainSmalls.com/schoolsandlibraries/
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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

Oh, yay! Thank you for sharing!!! Will definitely check out. I have littles who enjoy comics so this one might be on the list now ✨

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

Genuinely, I think Smalls should be one of the most famous and celebrated Americans in history. Every single moment in his life reads like a parable of virtue, bravery, patriotism, and justice — the very best of America.

A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions.

The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas.

The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say "Multiple Ways to Purchase: * Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com *Signed Copies on Etsy! * Available on Amazon * Find us at your favorite bookstore * Request us at your local library!"

Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"

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I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

I wrote & illustrated a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero" by DaShan Thomas🚢.

ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3

Buy Direct: CaptainSmalls.com

Book 2 Coming Soon! Better Get your copy of Book 1 Today!

oh, fantastic! what a great topic for a graphic novel; I’ll pick one up for a godkid who would enjoy it!

thanks for the tip

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Christmas Plans?

"My Brother Santa: Great Granddaddy's Christmas Storytelling Magic"! (MyBrotherSanta.com ISBN: 979-8987329009)

Also see the Graphic Novel: "Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero." (CaptainSmalls.com ISBN: 979-8-9873290-2-3)