Slavery and Slave Culture in 19th Century America
Explore 19th century America's dark history of slavery and slave culture through essential books. Discover firsthand accounts, historical analyses, and impactful narratives from this pivotal era.
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
by Frederick Douglass
This book is an autobiographical account by runaway slave Frederick Douglass that chronicles his experiences with his owners and overseers and discusses how slavery affected both slaves and slaveholders.
