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100 1 _aMars, James,
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245 1 0 _aLife of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-05-27
508 _aDonald Cummings, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Life of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut" by James Mars is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This historical account explores the life of James Mars, detailing his experiences as a slave in Connecticut and his eventual journey to freedom. The book presents a personal perspective on the complexities of slavery in the North, contrasting it with the more widely discussed practices in Southern states. In this compelling narrative, James Mars recounts his early life as a slave, the oppressive conditions experienced by him and his family, and the struggles they faced when a minister sought to take them South. The story follows his father’s courageous attempts to escape slavery, ultimately leading to their family’s flight to Norfolk, where they found temporary safety. Mars shares poignant details about the harsh realities of slavery, such as being sold and separated from his family, along with the moral dilemmas faced by those who benefited from the institution. His journey towards freedom unfolds through encounters with various people who either aided or hindered his family's quest for autonomy. The narrative culminates in Mars' reflections on his life, advocating for the recognition of the presence of slavery in Northern states and highlighting the long journey towards equality and rights for African Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSlavery -- Connecticut
653 _aMars, James, 1790-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65456
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