The Glory Field Who is Robert Smalls (Planter) Lewis from The Glory Field and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:44 Last updated by Jill W on 18 Oct 02:58
Robert Smalls is Tommy Lewis' father. He was born in 1917 and named after a Civil War boat discovered in the area. Planter is also the man who purchases Bilal's shackles at an auction and returns them to his family.