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_aWheeler, Peter, _d1789-1842 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aChains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 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 | ||
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_aLester, C. Edwards _q(Charles Edwards), _d1815-1890 |
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