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LoC No.: 13025965

Title: The Story of Slavery

Note: Instructor literature series, no. 286

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Slavery" by Booker T. Washington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This text explores the complex history of slavery in America, tracing its roots from the arrival of the first African slaves in the early 17th century to the impacts on society and culture that followed. As an influential African American educator and activist who was born into slavery himself, Washington provides a unique perspective on the subject, combining both historical facts and a personal narrative. The book begins with the arrival of the first slaves in Virginia in 1619 and discusses how the slavery system evolved in America over the centuries. Washington outlines the inhumane conditions faced by slaves during their transport across the Atlantic, the harsh realities of plantation life, and the various roles that enslaved individuals held, from field hands to skilled artisans. He also highlights the psychological impacts of slavery on both slaves and their masters, providing anecdotes that illustrate the different experiences across regions. Ultimately, while addressing the negative aspects of slavery, Washington also points out moments of human connection and resilience, suggesting that even within the context of such brutality, there were facets of community, loyalty, and shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Contributor: Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay), 1873-1957

EBook No.: 45125

Published: Mar 13, 2014

Downloads: 228

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13025965

Title: The Story of Slavery

Note: Instructor literature series, no. 286

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Slavery" by Booker T. Washington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This text explores the complex history of slavery in America, tracing its roots from the arrival of the first African slaves in the early 17th century to the impacts on society and culture that followed. As an influential African American educator and activist who was born into slavery himself, Washington provides a unique perspective on the subject, combining both historical facts and a personal narrative. The book begins with the arrival of the first slaves in Virginia in 1619 and discusses how the slavery system evolved in America over the centuries. Washington outlines the inhumane conditions faced by slaves during their transport across the Atlantic, the harsh realities of plantation life, and the various roles that enslaved individuals held, from field hands to skilled artisans. He also highlights the psychological impacts of slavery on both slaves and their masters, providing anecdotes that illustrate the different experiences across regions. Ultimately, while addressing the negative aspects of slavery, Washington also points out moments of human connection and resilience, suggesting that even within the context of such brutality, there were facets of community, loyalty, and shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Contributor: Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay), 1873-1957

EBook No.: 45125

Published: Mar 13, 2014

Downloads: 228

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.