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LoC No.: 14015509
Title: Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
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Summary: "Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Peter Wheeler, an enslaved African American who recounts his life story, detailing his experiences ranging from slavery to his quest for freedom. The book is a tapestry of his personal anecdotes interwoven with the harsh realities of slavery, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of a man who fought against the bonds that constrained him. The opening portion introduces us to Peter Wheeler as he engages with an author who is eager to document his life. It sets the tone for an authentic recounting of Peter's upbringing, his experiences as a slave, and the emotional turmoil surrounding the deaths and separations from loved ones in his life. Peter shares vivid childhood memories, giving the reader glimpses of the unique perspectives of a slave while emphasizing the bonds of familial love and the pain of injustice. The chapter carefully lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Peter's life, characterized by both lighthearted moments and profound suffering in the context of slavery, ultimately aiming to convey the call for freedom and humanity in a world steeped in oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wheeler, Peter, 1789-1842
Author: Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards), 1815-1890
EBook No.: 61074
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Wheeler, Peter, 1789-1842
Subject: Enslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Biography
Subject: Enslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Slavery -- New York (State) -- History
Subject: Slave narratives -- New York (State)
Subject: New York (State) -- Race relations -- History
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14015509
Title: Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
Credits:
Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Peter Wheeler, an enslaved African American who recounts his life story, detailing his experiences ranging from slavery to his quest for freedom. The book is a tapestry of his personal anecdotes interwoven with the harsh realities of slavery, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of a man who fought against the bonds that constrained him. The opening portion introduces us to Peter Wheeler as he engages with an author who is eager to document his life. It sets the tone for an authentic recounting of Peter's upbringing, his experiences as a slave, and the emotional turmoil surrounding the deaths and separations from loved ones in his life. Peter shares vivid childhood memories, giving the reader glimpses of the unique perspectives of a slave while emphasizing the bonds of familial love and the pain of injustice. The chapter carefully lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Peter's life, characterized by both lighthearted moments and profound suffering in the context of slavery, ultimately aiming to convey the call for freedom and humanity in a world steeped in oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wheeler, Peter, 1789-1842
Author: Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards), 1815-1890
EBook No.: 61074
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Wheeler, Peter, 1789-1842
Subject: Enslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Biography
Subject: Enslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Slavery -- New York (State) -- History
Subject: Slave narratives -- New York (State)
Subject: New York (State) -- Race relations -- History
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.