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Slavery at Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon, George Washington's residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. That's because it's difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists as well as the writings of Washington himself to shed light on the lives of the slaves who dwelled on this land. Readers will especially appreciate the illustrative photographs and enlightening sidebars and fact boxes.

Author(s): Janey Levy
Series: Hidden History
Edition: 1
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Year: 2016

Language: English
Pages: 32
City: New York, NY

Excavations at the House for Families
George Washington and Slavery
Slave Labor
Slave Quarters
Slave Clothing
The Private Lives of Slaves
How Slaves Resisted
Digging Up Mount Vernon’s Past
Glossary
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