They Were White and They Were Slaves is a thoroughly researched challenge to the conventional historiography of colonial and industrial labor; a stunning journey into a hidden epoch; the slave trade of Whites; hundreds of thousands of whom were kidnapped; chained; whipped and worked to death in the American colonies and during the Industrial Revolution. This is a chronicle that has never been fully told; part of a vital heritage that has until now comprised the dustiest shelf in the darkest corner of suppressed history.
#2991814 in Books Moon City Press 2010-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.20 x 6.00l; 1.60 #File Name: 0913785105360 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. history brought to life!By mary hootenThis is a triple header for reading enjoyment and enlightenment on a period in America's history and a locale we never hear much about. The first part of the book is a very complete "memory" of a young girl's experience during the years of the Civil War which that author wrote for her family members over 20 years later. There is also a section of letters between family members; and a section which provides records of law suites; military records; land transfers which comprises great documentation. There is a section with pictures of most of the family members who appear in the book. The information concerns the family of Campbells and their wide and varied extended family members. My least favorite section was the novella written by one of the family which purports to explain their leaving Scotland and coming to America. It becomes something of an allegory with emphasis on the heroine's marriage; her role in life; joys; and disappointments. So thoroughly researched and presented a book on this part of Missouri and the Ozarks is quite rare and incredibly gratifying.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must ReadBy Merideth SearsThis book was a wonderful surprise. I initially ordered it as there was a relative in this area during the civil war and I wanted more information on what life would have been like. The tales of the Campbell Women from Springfield MO are amazing. What hardy women they were.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Remarkable WomenBy Nancy L. WujcikI was thrilled to find this book as it relates to my family history. What a treasure trove of writings by women actually experiencing life around the Civil War; their families that saved the writings; and the ones who transcribed it for wider distribution so that I can now read it!
