Charles Ball

Fifty Years in Chains (eBook, ePUB)

True Story of a Fugitive Slave Who Lived in Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Charles Ball's 'Fifty Years in Chains', the reader is taken on a harrowing journey through the life of a man who endured slavery for five decades. Written in a poignant and straightforward narrative style, this memoir provides a firsthand account of the brutal realities of the slave trade in the antebellum South. Ball's portrayal of his experiences is raw and unflinching, offering a unique perspective on the conditions faced by many African Americans during this dark period of American history. The book serves as a valuable primary source for scholars studying the impact of slavery on individuals and society at large. Charles Ball, a formerly enslaved person himself, drew upon his personal experiences to pen this powerful memoir. His firsthand knowledge of the atrocities of slavery lends authenticity and depth to the narrative, making 'Fifty Years in Chains' a compelling and important work in the canon of slave narratives. I highly recommend 'Fifty Years in Chains' to readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the institution of slavery and its lasting effects on American society. Ball's powerful storytelling and sincere account of his struggles provide a moving and enlightening read that is not to be missed.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788027240470
• Artikelnr.: 51875206

Autorenporträt

African-American slave from Maryland named Charles Ball is most renowned for his memoir, Slavery in the United States (1836), which details his experiences as a runaway slave. Slavery in the United States: Ball's Autobiography is the main source of information on his life. Charles Ball, a black man, spent forty years as a slave in Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia under many masters. He also spent one year in the navy with Commodore Barney during the late war. His life story was published in 1837 with Isaac Fisher's assistance. Charles Muskett released Frances Catherine Barnard's re-edited version of The Life of a Negro Slave in 1846. The life of slaves and their owners in the early 19th century is described in Charles Ball's memoir. The stories of other African Americans that the author knew are included in the book. As a result, it is among the rare works of Western writing from that century that give voice to African experiences. Among them are accounts of religious practices in the region of Africa where Ball's grandfather was born and raised, as well as a young African's account of an encounter with lions in the Sahara desert. Ball's autobiography states that, about 1730, he was sent to Calvert County, Maryland, as a slave from a wealthy African family.