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Thirty Years a Slave / From Bondage to Freedom: The Institution of Slavery as Seen on the Plantation and in the Home of the Planter: Autobiography of Louis Hughes

By Louis Hughes
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An autobiographical account recounts a life born into slavery and sold multiple times, tracing daily labor on cotton plantations, work in households and on canal boats, family separations, religious gatherings and community life, interactions with masters and overseers, and the social and legal structures that enforced bondage. It describes reactions to the Civil War as hopes for freedom grew, the challenges of emancipation, and the narrator's reflections on slavery's moral and social impact, presenting vivid vignettes and sober analysis of survival, resilience, and the transition from bondage to freedom.

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Louis Hughes

Louis Hughes was an African American author and former enslaved person, best known for his autobiography, "Thirty Years a Slave / From Bondage to Freedom." In this poignant work, Hughes recounts his experiences of enslavement on a Virginia plantation and his eventual journey to freedom. His narrative provides a personal perspective on the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Hughes's writing contributes to the broader understanding of the African American experience during the antebellum period and serves as an important historical document reflecting the struggles for freedom and dignity.

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