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In 'A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James Madison', Paul Jennings shares anecdotes from his years serving as a slave in the White House and at Montpelier, Madison's Virginia estate. Jennings offers unique insight into the 4th President of the United States and his family, including his close relationship with Thomas Jefferson. The memoir also touches on the British Invasion of Washington, Madison's abstention from alcohol, and Dolley Madison's struggles after her husband's death. Despite being owned by a man who preached freedom and individual liberty, Jennings remained enslaved and ultimately helped organize the largest slave escape attempt in US history.
© 2019 Good Press (E-kirja): 4064066247089
Julkaisupäivä
E-kirja: 5. joulukuuta 2019
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Klassikot
In 'A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James Madison', Paul Jennings shares anecdotes from his years serving as a slave in the White House and at Montpelier, Madison's Virginia estate. Jennings offers unique insight into the 4th President of the United States and his family, including his close relationship with Thomas Jefferson. The memoir also touches on the British Invasion of Washington, Madison's abstention from alcohol, and Dolley Madison's struggles after her husband's death. Despite being owned by a man who preached freedom and individual liberty, Jennings remained enslaved and ultimately helped organize the largest slave escape attempt in US history.
© 2019 Good Press (E-kirja): 4064066247089
Julkaisupäivä
E-kirja: 5. joulukuuta 2019
Avainsanat
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