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Celia, a Slave - McLaurin, Melton a, and Berry, Daina Ramey (Foreword by), and Morgan, Jennifer L (Foreword by)
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A true story, based on court records, correspondences, and newspaper accounts past and present, this stunning historical achievement brilliantly illuminates an extraordinary event in the long, dark history of slavery in America. In 1850, 14-year-old Celia became the property of Robert Newsome, a prosperous and respected Missouri farmer. For the next five years she was cruelly and repeatedly molested by her abusive master. But in 1855, driven to the limits of her endurance, Celia fought back. And at the tender age of 18, the ...

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Celia, a Slave 2021, University of Georgia Press, Athens

ISBN-13: 9780820360966

Trade paperback

Celia, a Slave 1991, University of Georgia Press, Athens

ISBN-13: 9780820313528

Hardcover