Thirty Years a Slave by Louis Hughes

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Author Hughes, Louis, 1832-1913
Title 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
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Summary "Thirty Years a Slave" by Louis Hughes is an autobiographical historical account written during the late 19th century. This powerful narrative chronicles the life of Hughes, an enslaved man born in Virginia who was sold multiple times before ultimately finding himself in Mississippi. The work explores the harsh realities of slavery, detailing the brutal treatment of slaves, the impact of family separations, and the longing for freedom. The opening of "Thirty Years a Slave" introduces readers to the early life of Louis Hughes. Born in 1832, he describes the traumatic experience of being sold away from his mother and family at a young age. As he recounts his journey from Virginia to various plantations, including the grim realities of slave markets and the physical and emotional abuse levied on enslaved individuals, Hughes sets a stark tone for his memoir. He also shares glimpses of personal resilience, particularly in the warmth of relationships formed with fellow slaves and the bittersweet moments of life on a plantation. This opening chapter effectively lays the foundation for Hughes' comprehensive narrative of survival and resistance against the backdrop of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject African Americans -- Biography
Subject Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
Subject Hughes, Louis, 1832-
Subject Plantation life -- Alabama
Subject Enslaved persons -- Alabama -- Social conditions -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 10431
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Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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