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100 1 _aWheeler, Peter,
_d1789-1842
245 1 0 _aChains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-01
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWheeler, Peter, 1789-1842
653 _aEnslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Biography
653 _aEnslaved persons -- New York (State) -- Social life and customs
653 _aSlavery -- New York (State) -- History
653 _aSlave narratives -- New York (State)
653 _aNew York (State) -- Race relations -- History
700 1 _aLester, C. Edwards
_q(Charles Edwards),
_d1815-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61074
999 _c101900
_d101900