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Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
Paperback
Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies
ISBN13: 9781023480598
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience a gripping first-person narrative of struggle and triumph in Chains and Freedom, or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living, by Charles Edwards Lester. This powerful historical account offers a vital perspective on African-American history in 19th-century New York.
Delve into the realities of slavery and the complexities of race relations through the remarkable life story of Peter Wheeler. Lester meticulously chronicles Wheeler's experiences, providing a unique window into a pivotal era. This biography sheds light on the challenges faced by African Americans in a society grappling with the institution of slavery and its lasting impact. A significant contribution to the understanding of social dynamics and historical narratives, Chains and Freedom is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, 19th-century America, and the ongoing evolution of race relations. This reprinted edition preserves a crucial voice from the past, offering timeless insights into the human spirit's enduring quest for freedom.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
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Chains and Freedom: Or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living. A Slave in Chains, a Sailor on the Deep, and a (Large Print Edition)
Lester, Charles Edwards
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Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living
Wheeler, Peter
Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards)
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Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living (Cram Edition)
Wheeler, Peter
Lester, C. Edwards (Charles Edwards)
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