plantation life

Introduces the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the family life of slaves in colonial America.

Relates the trials, suffering and human dignity of Uncle Tom, an old Negro slave, who is cruelly treated by a Yankee overseer resulting in his death.

Solomon Northup tells about being kidnapped and sold into slavery in the South after having been a free citizen in New York during the mid-1800s.

Nineteenth-century African-American reformer Frederick Douglass tells his life story, describing his early years in slavery, his escapes and his final attainment of freedom, and his work for civil rights.

"... draws upon archaeological evidence, cookbooks, plantation records, and folklore to present a nuanced study of the lives of enslaved plantation cooks from colonial times through emancipation and beyond."--Provided by publisher.

"...Continues the story of Jamie Pyke, son of both a slave and master of Tall Oakes, whose deadly secret compels him to take a treacherous journey through the Underground Railroad. This new, stand-alone novel opens in 1830, and Jamie, who fled from the Virginian plantation he once called home, is passing in Philadelphia society as a wealthy white silversmith. After many years of striving, Jamie has achieved acclaim and security, only to discover that his aristocratic lover Caroline is pregnant. Before he can reveal his real identity to her, he learns that his beloved servant Pan has been captured and sold into slavery in the South"--Provided by publisher.

Presents eleven essays written by the auther discussing the life at Monticello, the plantation owned by Thomas Jefferson.

An examination of the history of slavery in the United States, covering the slave trade, the life of a slave, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and other topics.