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100	1		_aWashington, Booker T., _d1856-1915
245	1	4	_aThe Story of Slavery
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aInstructor literature series, no. 286
500			_aRelease date is 2014-03-13
508			_aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Story of Slavery" by Booker T. Washington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This text explores the complex history of slavery in America, tracing its roots from the arrival of the first African slaves in the early 17th century to the impacts on society and culture that followed. As an influential African American educator and activist who was born into slavery himself, Washington provides a unique perspective on the subject, combining both historical facts and a personal narrative. The book begins with the arrival of the first slaves in Virginia in 1619 and discusses how the slavery system evolved in America over the centuries. Washington outlines the inhumane conditions faced by slaves during their transport across the Atlantic, the harsh realities of plantation life, and the various roles that enslaved individuals held, from field hands to skilled artisans. He also highlights the psychological impacts of slavery on both slaves and their masters, providing anecdotes that illustrate the different experiences across regions. Ultimately, while addressing the negative aspects of slavery, Washington also points out moments of human connection and resilience, suggesting that even within the context of such brutality, there were facets of community, loyalty, and shared humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSlavery -- United States
700	1		_aScott, Emmett J. _q(Emmett Jay), _d1873-1957
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45125
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