An entertaining and informative illustrated guide that makes world history accessible; appealing; and funny.
#445818 in Books 1993-02-01 1993-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .43 x 5.25l; .32 #File Name: 0380719355192 pagesmasterwork passion scholarship literary achievement brilliant
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. CELIA ;THE SLAVE Brings a Forgotten Slave into the LightBy Sally TThis riveting and slim book tells what it can of the story of Celia; a slave whose tragedy played out in rural Missouri in the 19th century. As he gives us Celia's story; McLaurin clearly explains the history of slavery in Missouri and how it intertwined with the national politics of slavery. Reading the book for that alone is well worth it. A Missouri farmer buys Celia from an owner whose name is still unknown. The evil of Celia's new bondage is cruelly and fatefully enforced; even as she and her new master travel back to his farm. What happens to her from then on is a reflection of all the evils of slavery. And the fact that there is so much about Celia's life and her identity that cannot be recovered is one of those very evils.Not to be missed!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Celia; A SlaveBy crabertsA masterpiece on survival. Love it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Two StarsBy GeorgeOk
