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An Eyewitness History of Slavery in America: From Colonial Times to the Civil War
An Eyewitness History of Slavery in America From Colonial Times to the Civil War Author:Dorothy Schneider, Carl J. Schneider An Eyewitness History of Slavery in America presents the essential facts of slavery, from the early slave trade in Africa through the end of slavery in the United States. Narrative sections in each chapter explore key aspects of slavery, including a "Chronicle of Events." A section entitled "Eyewitness Testimony" features interesting and histori... more »cally significant comments made by such figures as Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Nat Turner, and many more. Also included are appendixes of brief biographies of key eyewitnesses and primary source documents-including the 1672 charter of the Royal African Company, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Thirteenth Amendment-along with chronicles of events, and a comprehensive bibliography. The authors incorporate the most recent scholarship on women slaves and women slave owners. Reviews: Praise for the hardcover edition:
"One of the most readable and comprehensive guides to slavery available; highly recommended." - CHOICE« less
ISBN-13: 9780816044030 ISBN-10: 0816044031 Pages:458 Edition:1st Pbk. Ed Rating: