The New Man: Twenty-nine years a slave, twenty-nine years a free man by Bruce
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"“The New Man: Twenty-nine Years a Slave, Twenty-nine Years a Free Man” by H. C. Bruce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences and reflections on slavery, detailing both the hardships faced by enslaved individuals and the diverse treatment they received from their masters. As someone who lived through nearly three decades of enslavement before gaining freedom, Bruce presents a nuanced perspective
on slavery and its effects on both the enslaved and their masters." The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to provide an impartial account of slavery based on his own life experiences. He emphasizes that not all masters were cruel and not all slaves suffered equally, noting the existence of both kind and harsh masters. Bruce shares insights into the varying behaviors and characteristics among slaves, emphasizing the impact of bloodlines on their attitudes. He illustrates his upbringing in slavery, touching on significant events and relationships that shaped his life, including moments of joy and danger during his childhood. As he begins to recount specific experiences, he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities surrounding the institution of slavery and its aftermath. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bruce, Henry Clay, 1836-1902 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14007617 |
| Title | The New Man: Twenty-nine years a slave, twenty-nine years a free man |
| Alternate Title | The New Man: 29 years a slave, 29 years a free man |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | African Americans -- History -- 1877-1964 |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Freed persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Slavery -- Missouri |
| Subject | Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Bruce, Henry Clay, 1836-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57625 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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