In the shadow of liberty : the hidden history of slavery, four presidents, and five black lives

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"An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents"-- Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9781627793117
1627793119

Edition:

First edition

Description:

xvii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction: Out of the shadows
"The loudest yelps for liberty"
Two stolen from Africa
Timeline 1: 1619-1700
"My mulatto man William" : The story of Billy Lee
Timeline 2: 1702-1776
"Absconded from the household of the president" : The story of Ona Judge
Timeline 3: 1777-1808
Master Jefferson's people : The story of Isaac Granger
Timeline 4: 1809-1820
White House, black man : The story of Paul Jennings
Timeline 5: 1821-1832
"How would you like to be a slave?" : The story of Alfred Jackson
Timeline 6: 1833-1850
Afterword: "That all may be free"

LCCN:

2015035204

Control Number:

1866819

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