Slavery at the Home of George Washington
(Part of the George Washington BookShelf Series)
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George Washington inherited his first slave at the age of eleven, and he was the only founding father to free his slaves in his will. This highly readable selection of articles focuses on Washington's changing attitudes toward the institution of slavery and his everyday relationships with the slaves who shared his Mount Vernon estate. Along with his insightful introduction, editor Philip J. Schwarz has included James C. Rees's essay "Looking Back,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0931917387
ISBN13:9780931917387
Release Date:July 2002
Publisher:Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union,
Length:182 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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