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The Life of an American Slave (Fifty Years in Chains)

Written by: Charles Ball
Narrated by: Rodney Louis Tompkins
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Charles Ball’s book (1836) was written with the help of a lawyer, Isaac Fischer. He recounts his experiences as a slave, including descriptions of the harsh and inhumane conditions under which he lived. He also points out how his well-being depended on the temperament of his slave masters.

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