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100 1 _aBruce, Henry Clay,
_d1836-1902
245 1 4 _aThe New Man: Twenty-nine years a slave, twenty-nine years a free man
246 1 _aThe New Man: 29 years a slave, 29 years a free man
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-02
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, MFR 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"“The New Man: Twenty-nine Years a Slave, Twenty-nine Years a Free Man” by H. C. Bruce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and reflections on slavery, detailing both the hardships faced by enslaved individuals and the diverse treatment they received from their masters. As someone who lived through nearly three decades of enslavement before gaining freedom, Bruce presents a nuanced perspective on slavery and its effects on both the enslaved and their masters." The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to provide an impartial account of slavery based on his own life experiences. He emphasizes that not all masters were cruel and not all slaves suffered equally, noting the existence of both kind and harsh masters. Bruce shares insights into the varying behaviors and characteristics among slaves, emphasizing the impact of bloodlines on their attitudes. He illustrates his upbringing in slavery, touching on significant events and relationships that shaped his life, including moments of joy and danger during his childhood. As he begins to recount specific experiences, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities surrounding the institution of slavery and its aftermath. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- History -- 1877-1964
653 _aEnslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
653 _aFreed persons -- United States -- Biography
653 _aMissouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aSlavery -- Missouri
653 _aKansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
653 _aBruce, Henry Clay, 1836-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57625
999 _c98454
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