History
Andrew Jackson Beard was born a slave on a plantation near Pinson, Alabama. After gaining his freedom, he went on to become a farmer, millwright, and prolific inventor. Even though he could not read or write, Beard went on to own patents for plows, rotary engines and was to make trains safer and more efficient, becoming a millionaire in the process. This is his story on the Alabama Short Stories podcast.Support the PodcastThe podcast is free but it’s not cheap. If you enjoy Alabama Short Stories, there are a few ways you can support us. Tell a friend about the podcast. Buy some merchandise from the Art Done Wright store at https://www.teepublic.com/user/wright-artMake a donation to the podcast. You can find links in the footer at AlabamaShortStories.com. You can listen to the podcast on the website or wherever you prefer to listen and subscribe to podcasts. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shawnwrightAL)