The Kidnapped and the Ransomed (Classic Reprint): Being the Personal Recollections of Peter Still and His Wife "Vina," After Forty Years of Slavery: ... Forty Years of Slavery (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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From a quiet doorstep to a life spent fighting for freedom, this is the true story of one man’s years in slavery and his bold quest to reunite with his family.
A careful, humane account that sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery while highlighting endurance, courage, and practical steps toward liberty. The work presents a historical narrative drawn from a remarkable life and offers readers a clear window into the experiences of enslaved people and the people who aided them.
In a sequence of vivid episodes, the book follows Peter Still—from his early childhood through years of bondage in Kentucky and Alabama, to the steps he takes to secure his own freedom and eventually rescue his loved ones. It combines personal testimony with social context, illustrating how ordinary acts of kindness and steadfast resolve can shape extraordinary outcomes.
- Realistic portraits of slavery’s daily life and the long road to freedom.
- Insights into relationships between enslaved people and their enslavers, and the role of allies.
- Snapshots of 19th-century American life, law, and abolitionist currents that influenced the journey.
- A narrative that centers family, resilience, and the pursuit of liberty.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical narratives of courage, perseverance, and the fight for human rights.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1856, is based on the personal accounts of Peter and Vina Still, a married couple who were slaves in the American South before the Civil War. The author, a prominent abolitionist, spent years gathering their stories, resulting in this rich and moving work. The book recounts Peter's arduous journey from a young boy kidnapped from his home in New Jersey to his eventual purchase of his own and his family's freedom. Along the way, he witnesses the horrors of a system that dehumanizes and brutalizes its victims. Yet, their story is not only one of pain and suffering; it is also a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who fought for their freedom. Through their perseverance and the generosity of a Jewish man who helps Peter buy his own freedom, they are reunited and both eventually purchase the freedom of their children. The book sheds light on the horrors of slavery and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333600211_0
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