{"product_id":"the-salt-thief-gandhis-heroic-march-to-freedom-hardcover","title":"The Salt Thief: Gandhi's Heroic March to Freedom - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeal Bascomb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic story of Gandhi and India's long march to freedom by award-winning author Neal Bascomb.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1930, the Indian people, long ruled by their British occupiers, were at a breaking point. No more could many stand the terrible demands of colonial rule. At this pivotal moment, Mohandas Gandhi, who had suffered firsthand for decades the cruelty of his oppressors, saw an opportunity to win his people's freedom. And so, Gandhi led a small band of his followers on a grueling march from his ashram in western India to the Arabian Sea. After 24 days and 241 miles under a withering sun, the marchers arrived on the Dandi seashore. There, Gandhi scooped up a handful of salt to protest the much-hated British salt tax, demonstrating to the world the injustice of Britain's yoke and setting the stage for a popular national uprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the dramatic months that followed, Gandhi led acts of nonviolent resistance against the British Raj across the country that would eventually culminate in a brutal crackdown. But Gandhi and those who bravely stood with him faced arrest, beatings, and even bullets without ever raising a hand in retaliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese events inspired India to demand its liberty from Britain, awakened the world to a movement that would forever change the course of history, and inspired generations of freedom fighters all over the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Neal Bascomb chronicles what was arguably Gandhi's most notable campaign in his struggle for India's independence. His focus on nonviolent protest and revolutionary action introduces young readers to a pivotal historical moment with timely implications for today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeal Bascomb is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e calls a \"gripping narrative nonfiction tale\" and \u003ci\u003eThe Nazi Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award, among numerous other awards. \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e called his second young adult book, \u003ci\u003eSabotage\u003c\/i\u003e, \"excellent\" in a starred review and \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Escape\u003c\/i\u003e a \"fantastic pick for avid history readers\" also in a starred review. His book \u003ci\u003eThe Racers\u003c\/i\u003e was named a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book and a starred review from \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e called \u003ci\u003eThe Racers\u003c\/i\u003e \"Highly Recommended.\" In addition, he is the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Mile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWinter Fortress\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHunting Eichmann\u003c\/i\u003e went on to be \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Philadelphia with his family and rascal dog, Moses. Please visit his website at nealbascomb.com and follow him on Facebook @nealrbascomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752970944800,"sku":"9781338701999","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e242e2724f916bbecede0d4c47c88c48.webp?v=1780008871","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-salt-thief-gandhis-heroic-march-to-freedom-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}