''Lone Journey: The Life of Roger Williams'' is a biography of
Roger Williams
Roger Williams (21 September 1603between 27 January and 15 March 1683) was an English-born New England Puritan minister, theologian, and author who founded Providence Plantations, which became the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation ...
, champion of religious freedom and founder of
Providence Plantation, written for children by
Jeanette Eaton
Jeanette Eaton (November 30, 1886 – February 19, 1968) was an American writer of children's books, primarily biography and history. Four times she was one of the runners-up for the annual Newbery Medal. She was a suffragist and feminist.
Bio ...
. First published in 1944, it was illustrated with full-page
woodcuts
Woodcut is a relief printing technique in printmaking. An artist carves an image into the surface of a block of wood—typically with gouges—leaving the printing parts level with the surface while removing the non-printing parts. Areas that ...
by Woodi Ishmael. The book was a
Newbery Honor recipient in 1945.
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1944 children's books
American children's books
American biographies
Newbery Honor-winning works
Children's history books
Harcourt (publisher) books
Children's books set in the 17th century
Children's books set in Rhode Island
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