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Fifty Years In Chains: Or The Life Of An American Slave

Fifty Years In Chains: Or The Life Of An American Slave

Ball, Charles

Paperback

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163628778
ISBN13: 9781163628775
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fifty Years In Chains: Or The Life Of An American Slave is a memoir written by Charles Ball, an African American who was born into slavery in Maryland in the late 18th century. The book recounts Ball's life as a slave, including his experiences on various plantations and his eventual escape to freedom in the North. Throughout the book, Ball provides a detailed and vivid account of the brutal conditions of slavery, including the physical and emotional abuse he endured, the separation of families, and the constant fear of punishment. He also describes the ways in which slaves resisted their oppressors, including through acts of rebellion and sabotage. In addition to recounting his own experiences, Ball also offers insights into the broader history of slavery in America, including the transatlantic slave trade, the economics of the plantation system, and the political and social factors that allowed slavery to persist for centuries. Overall, Fifty Years In Chains is a powerful and moving testament to the resilience and strength of those who survived slavery, as well as a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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