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Book The Last Place They Thought of

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  • Publisher : Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania
  • Release : 2020-08-04
  • ISBN : 9780884541455
  • Pages : 108 pages

Download or read book The Last Place They Thought of written by and published by Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A convergence of histories and aesthetic paradigms for disentangling the body from space and place The artists in this volume interrogate the geographic implications of particular histories on specific spaces. From the intimate cartographies of a body to the imagined and constructed contours of the Black Atlantic; from the ecology of the North York Moors to the ruins of slave auction blocks, plantation fields, lynching trees and Underground Railroad routes in North America, to a magical realist vision of a river-bound voyage in Guyana.

Book Demonic Grounds

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  • Author : Katherine McKittrick
  • Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
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  • ISBN : 145290880X
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book Demonic Grounds written by Katherine McKittrick and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a long overdue contribution to geography and social theory, Katherine McKittrick offers a new and powerful interpretation of black women’s geographic thought. In Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States, black women inhabit diasporic locations marked by the legacy of violence and slavery. Analyzing diverse literatures and material geographies, McKittrick reveals how human geographies are a result of racialized connections, and how spaces that are fraught with limitation are underacknowledged but meaningful sites of political opposition. Demonic Grounds moves between past and present, archives and fiction, theory and everyday, to focus on places negotiated by black women during and after the transatlantic slave trade. Specifically, the author addresses the geographic implications of slave auction blocks, Harriet Jacobs’s attic, black Canada and New France, as well as the conceptual spaces of feminism and Sylvia Wynter’s philosophies. Central to McKittrick’s argument are the ways in which black women are not passive recipients of their surroundings and how a sense of place relates to the struggle against domination. Ultimately, McKittrick argues, these complex black geographies are alterable and may provide the opportunity for social and cultural change. Katherine McKittrick is assistant professor of women’s studies at Queen’s University.

Book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Jacobs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is one of the most compelling accounts of slavery and one of the most unique of the one hundred or so slave narratives—mostly written by men—published before the Civil War. The child and grandchild of slaves—and therefore forbidden by law to read and write—Harriet Jacobs was defiant in her efforts to gain freedom and to document her experience in bondage. She suffered physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her master at the age of eleven. In 1842, she fled North and joined a circle of abolitionists that worked for Frederick Douglass's newspaper. In 1863, she and her daughter moved to Alexandria, Virginia, where they organized medical care for Civil War victims and established the Jacobs Free School.

Book 12 Tears of a Slave  Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Download or read book 12 Tears of a Slave Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl written by Harriet Ann Jacobs and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 Tears of a Slave: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a slave narrative that was published in 1861 by Harriet Ann Jacobs, using the pen name ""Linda Brent."" This book is an in-depth chronological account of Jacobs's life as a slave, and the decisions and choices she made to gain freedom for herself and her children. It addresses the struggles and sexual abuse that young women slaves faced on the plantations, and how these struggles were harsher than what men suffered as slaves. This book is considered sentimental and written to provoke an emotional response and sympathy from the reader toward slavery in general and slave women in particular for their struggles with rape, the pressure to have sex at an early age, the selling of their children, and the treatment of female slaves by their mistresses. Published by W2G Publishing Copyright 2014 Write2Grow LLC www.Write2Grow.org/Tears ISBN 978-1-304-85959-4 247 Printed Pages

Book The Harriet Jacobs Family Papers

Download or read book The Harriet Jacobs Family Papers written by Jean Fagan Yellin and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 1052 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although millions of African American women were held in bondage over the 250 years that slavery was legal in the United States, Harriet Jacobs (1813-97) is the only one known to have left papers testifying to her life. Her autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, holds a central place in the canon of American literature as the most important slave narrative by an African American woman. Born in Edenton, North Carolina, Jacobs escaped from her owner in her mid-twenties and hid in the cramped attic crawlspace of her grandmother's house for seven years before making her way north as a fugitive slave. In Rochester, New York, she became an active abolitionist, working with all of the major abolitionists, feminists, and literary figures of her day, including Frederick Douglass, Lydia Maria Child, Amy Post, William Lloyd Garrison, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Fanny Fern, William C. Nell, Charlotte Forten Grimke, and Nathan Parker Willis. Jean Fagan Yellin has devoted much of her professional life to illuminating the remarkable life of Harriet Jacobs. Over three decades of painstaking research, Yellin has discovered more than 900 primary source documents, approximately 300 of which are now collected in two volumes. These letters and papers written by, for, and about Jacobs and her activist brother and daughter provide for the thousands of readers of Incidents--from scholars to schoolchildren--access to the rich historical context of Jacobs's struggles against slavery, racism, and sexism beyond what she reveals in her pseudonymous narrative. Accompanied by a CD containing a searchable PDF file of the entire contents, this collection is a crucial launching point for future scholarship on Jacobs's life and times.

Book A Will to Be Free

Download or read book A Will to Be Free written by Linda Brent and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected here in this omnibus edition are three influential autobiographies of prominent women whose rose up from slavery to greatness. Essential reading for anyone interested in African American Heritage. Included are Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs, Narrative of Sojourner Truth by Sojourner Truth, and The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave by Mary Prince. Slavery is a terrible thing, but it is far more terrible and harrowing for women than for men. Harriet Jacobs was owned by a brutal master who beat his slaves regularly and subjected them to indignations that were far worse. Jacobs eventually escaped her master and moved to a northern state. Though she was unable to take her children with her at the time they were later reunited. Read her powerful and compelling story. Sojourner Truth transformed herself from a runaway slave into a well-known campaigner for abolition and women's rights. Her dedication to her principles and her fiery speaking style electrified the abolition movement and brought her fame. This is an extraordinary story about the triumph of an extraordinary women. Mary Prince was the first woman slave to write of her experience. Her recollections are vivid, powerful, and lyrical. Upon its publication the book had a galvanizing effect on the abolitionist movement in England.

Book The Price of Virtue

Download or read book The Price of Virtue written by Vivien Foster and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors of this pioneering book attempt to address this problem by utilizing survey techniques, originally developed in environmental economics, to place an economic value on the benefits provided by the voluntary sector in the UK.

Book A Cheyenne Voice

Download or read book A Cheyenne Voice written by John Stands In Timber and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 929 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rarely does a primary source become available that provides new and significant information about the history and culture of a famous American Indian tribe. With A Cheyenne Voice, readers now have access to a vast ethnographic and historical trove about the Cheyenne people—much of it previously unavailable. A Cheyenne Voice contains the complete transcribed interviews conducted by anthropologist Margot Liberty with Northern Cheyenne elder John Stands In Timber (1882–1967). Recorded by Liberty in 1956–1959 when she was a schoolteacher on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana, the interviews were the basis of the well-known 1967 book Cheyenne Memories. While that volume is a noteworthy edited version of the interviews, this volume presents them word for word, in their entirety, for the first time. Along with memorable candid photographs, it also features a unique set of maps depicting movements by soldiers and warriors at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Drawn by Stands In Timber himself, they are reproduced here in full color. The diverse topics that Stands In Timber addresses range from traditional stories to historical events, including the battles of Sand Creek, Rosebud, and Wounded Knee. Replete with absorbing, and sometimes even humorous, details about Cheyenne tradition, warfare, ceremony, interpersonal relations, and everyday life, the interviews enliven and enrich our understanding of the Cheyenne people and their distinct history.

Book A Companion to Contemporary Drawing

Download or read book A Companion to Contemporary Drawing written by Kelly Chorpening and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first university-level textbook on the power, condition, and expanse of contemporary fine art drawing A Companion to Contemporary Drawing explores how 20th and 21st century artists have used drawing to understand and comment on the world. Presenting contributions by both theorists and practitioners, this unique textbook considers the place, space, and history of drawing and explores shifts in attitudes towards its practice over the years. Twenty-seven essays discuss how drawing emerges from the mind of the artist to question and reflect upon what they see, feel, and experience. This book discusses key themes in contemporary drawing practice, addresses the working conditions and context of artists, and considers a wide range of personal, social, and political considerations that influence artistic choices. Topics include the politics of eroticism in South American drawing, anti-capitalist drawing from Eastern Europe, drawing and conceptual art, feminist drawing, and exhibitions that have put drawing practices at the centre of contemporary art. This textbook: Demonstrates ways contemporary issues and concerns are addressed through drawing Reveals how drawing is used to make powerful social and political statements Situates works by contemporary practitioners within the context of their historical moment Explores how contemporary art practices utilize drawing as both process and finished artifact Shows how concepts of observation, representation, and audience have changed dramatically in the digital era Establishes drawing as a mode of thought Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Companions to Art History series, A Companion to Contemporary Drawing is a valuable text for students of fine art, art history, and curating, and for practitioners working within contemporary fine art practice.

Book The People  Place  and Space Reader

Download or read book The People Place and Space Reader written by Jen Jack Gieseking and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The People, Place, and Space Reader brings together the writings of scholars, designers, and activists from a variety of fields to make sense of the makings and meanings of the world we inhabit. They help us to understand the relationships between people and the environment at all scales, and to consider the active roles individuals, groups, and social structures play in creating the environments in which people live, work, and play. These readings highlight the ways in which space and place are produced through large- and small-scale social, political, and economic practices, and offer new ways to think about how people engage the environment in multiple and diverse ways. Providing an essential resource for students of urban studies, geography, sociology and many other areas, this book brings together important but, till now, widely dispersed writings across many inter-related disciplines. Introductions from the editors precede each section; introducing the texts, demonstrating their significance, and outlining the key issues surrounding the topic. A companion website, PeoplePlaceSpace.org, extends the work even further by providing an on-going series of additional reading lists that cover issues ranging from food security to foreclosure, psychiatric spaces to the environments of predator animals.

Book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl  Written Herself

Download or read book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written Herself written by Harriet A. Jacobs and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-25 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the harrowing reality of slavery with Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself by Harriet A. Jacobs. This groundbreaking narrative offers a poignant and personal account of a woman's struggle for freedom and dignity in a society that denies her humanity. As you immerse yourself in Jacobs's powerful story, ask yourself: What does it mean to fight for one’s freedom in the face of unimaginable oppression? How do the scars of the past shape our understanding of justice and equality today?Jacobs, writing under the pseudonym Linda Brent, candidly shares her experiences as a slave, detailing not only the physical abuse endured but also the psychological torment inflicted upon her and her fellow enslaved individuals. Her narrative sheds light on the unique struggles faced by enslaved women, navigating a world dominated by patriarchal oppression while yearning for agency and autonomy. Are you ready to confront the uncomfortable truths of history? Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is more than just a memoir; it's a clarion call for empathy, justice, and understanding.Jacobs’s eloquence and bravery illuminate the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of one of America's darkest chapters. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of slavery, race, and gender in America, as well as the ongoing fight for equality. Don’t miss your chance to own this vital piece of literature. Purchase Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself today, and join the dialogue about history, identity, and the quest for freedom!

Book North vs  South Collection

Download or read book North vs South Collection written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 10765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'North vs. South Collection' stands as a pivotal anthology, harnessing the vibrant tapestry of American literature to explore the multifaceted narratives and perspectives of the Civil War era. Through an assortment of genres including historical fiction, memoirs, and journalistic accounts, this collection navigates the tumultuous landscapes of conflict, cultural division, and reconstruction. The anthology is commendable for its balance, providing a platform for both renowned and obscure voices, enabling an inclusive historical discourse. The diversity in literary styles, from the adventurous tales of Jules Verne to the poignant social critiques of Ellen Glasgow, reflects the complexity and breadth of the human experience during this defining period in American history. The authors and editors, having either lived through the Civil War era or deeply studied it, bring authenticity and diverse perspectives to the collection. Their backgrounds, spanning journalism, military service, and literature, contribute to a rich, multifarious understanding of the era. The anthology resonates with the broader movements of realism and naturalism, embodying the conflict, valor, despair, and hope of the time. This confluence of authors creates a dialogue that transcends individual experiences, presenting a collective memory that is both unique and instructive. 'Readers venturing into the 'North vs. South Collection' will uncover a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the Civil War's kaleidoscopic narrative through the eyes of those who penned its history and fiction. This anthology not only educates but also captivates, inviting readers to traverse the emotional and intellectual breadth of a nation divided. It is an indispensable resource for those seeking to comprehend the complexities of American identity and the indelible impact of the Civil War on the nations fabric. The collection promises a journey of discovery, offering insights into the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit in times of turmoil.

Book The Tales of Civil War  40 Books Collection

Download or read book The Tales of Civil War 40 Books Collection written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 10766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection presents a panoramic exploration of one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the United States, viewed through a vibrant mosaic of literary styles and perspectives. This anthology transcends the singularity of genre or narrative to deliver a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Civil War, its antecedents, and its aftermath. The collection stands out for its inclusion of a broad spectrum of voices, ranging from the adventurous tales of Jules Verne to the poignant narratives of Mary Johnston, culminating in a multifaceted reflection on a period that shaped the national identity and heritage. The diversity within offers readers entry points into the contested and complex realities of the war, through both fiction and non-fiction lenses, including notable standouts that delve into the socio-political impacts of the era. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from a variety of backgrounds, contribute a rich tapestry of experiences and insights that reflect the myriad ways the Civil War has been remembered and mythologized. Their collective works not only align with but also critically engage with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism and beyond. This assembly of authorsincluding figures like Mark Twain, whose wit pierces the veneer of historical romanticization, and Edward Everett Hale, known for his gripping narrativesprovides a multifaceted dialogue on themes of heroism, division, reconciliation, and the personal cost of conflict. The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection is essential reading for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of Civil War literature. By weaving together the perspectives of thirty authors, this anthology offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Civil Wars legacy through a wide array of lenses. It is a treasure trove for scholars, history buffs, and literature enthusiasts alike, inviting a deeper exploration and understanding of the era through the collective wisdom and creativity of its witnesses and narrators. This collection does not merely recount historical events; it invites a dialogue with the past that is both educational and profoundly moving.

Book Civil War   Boxed Set  40  Historical Novels   Tales of the American War

Download or read book Civil War Boxed Set 40 Historical Novels Tales of the American War written by Jules Verne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 10762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat present to you the collection of the great novels and stories written after the turmoil, the trauma and the heroism experienced during the American Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane) The Veteran (Stephen Crane) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain) A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) The Guns of Bull Run (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Guns of Shiloh (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Scouts of Stonewall (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Sword of Antietam (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Star of Gettysburg (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Rock of Chickamauga (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Shades of the Wilderness (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Tree of Appomattox (Joseph A. Altsheler) The Crisis (Winston Churchill) Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (John William De Forest) With Lee in Virginia (G. A. Henty) Who Would Have Thought It? (María Ruiz de Burton) The Long Roll (Mary Johnston) Cease Firing (Mary Johnston) The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis (Thomas Dixon Jr.) Kincaid's Battery (George Washington Cable) The Border Spy (Harry Hazelton) The Battle Ground (Ellen Glasgow) Who Goes There? (B. K. Benson) Ailsa Paige (Robert W. Chambers) Special Messenger (Robert W. Chambers) How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion (George W. Peck) Raiding with Morgan (Byron A. Dunn) Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins (John Esten Cooke) Brother Against Brother (John R. Musick) The Last Three Soldiers (W. H. Shelton) A War-Time Wooing (Charles King) The Iron Game (Henry F. Keenan) The Blockade Runners (Jules Verne) The Lost Despatch (Natalie Sumner Lincoln) My Lady of the North (Randall Parrish) Uncle Daniel's Story of "Tom" Anderson (John McElroy) The Red Acorn (John McElroy) Winning His Way (Charles Carleton Coffin) A Daughter of the Union (Lucy Foster Madison) Chasing an Iron Horse (Edward Robins) The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale) History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (James Ford Rhodes)

Book American Civil War Collection

Download or read book American Civil War Collection written by Jules Verne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 10762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection includes all the great novels and stories written after the turmoil, the trauma and the heroism experienced during the American Civil War:_x000D_ The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane)_x000D_ The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane)_x000D_ The Veteran (Stephen Crane)_x000D_ An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce)_x000D_ A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce)_x000D_ Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce)_x000D_ The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain)_x000D_ A Curious Experience (Mark Twain)_x000D_ The Guns of Bull Run (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Guns of Shiloh (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Scouts of Stonewall (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Sword of Antietam (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Star of Gettysburg (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Rock of Chickamauga (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Shades of the Wilderness (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Tree of Appomattox (Joseph A. Altsheler)_x000D_ The Crisis (Winston Churchill)_x000D_ Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty (John William De Forest)_x000D_ With Lee in Virginia (G. A. Henty)_x000D_ Who Would Have Thought It? (María Ruiz de Burton)_x000D_ The Long Roll (Mary Johnston)_x000D_ Cease Firing (Mary Johnston)_x000D_ The Victim: A Romance of the Real Jefferson Davis (Thomas Dixon Jr.)_x000D_ Kincaid's Battery (George Washington Cable)_x000D_ The Border Spy (Harry Hazelton)_x000D_ The Battle Ground (Ellen Glasgow)_x000D_ Who Goes There? (B. K. Benson)_x000D_ Ailsa Paige (Robert W. Chambers)_x000D_ Special Messenger (Robert W. Chambers)_x000D_ How Private George W. Peck Put Down the Rebellion (George W. Peck)_x000D_ Raiding with Morgan (Byron A. Dunn)_x000D_ Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins (John Esten Cooke)_x000D_ Brother Against Brother (John R. Musick)_x000D_ The Last Three Soldiers (W. H. Shelton)_x000D_ A War-Time Wooing (Charles King)_x000D_ The Iron Game (Henry F. Keenan)_x000D_ The Blockade Runners (Jules Verne)_x000D_ The Lost Despatch (Natalie Sumner Lincoln)_x000D_ My Lady of the North (Randall Parrish)_x000D_ Uncle Daniel's Story of "Tom" Anderson (John McElroy)_x000D_ The Red Acorn (John McElroy)_x000D_ Winning His Way (Charles Carleton Coffin)_x000D_ A Daughter of the Union (Lucy Foster Madison)_x000D_ Chasing an Iron Horse (Edward Robins)_x000D_ The Man Without a Country (Edward Everett Hale)_x000D_ History of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (James Ford Rhodes)

Book The SAGE Handbook of Human Geography  2v

Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Human Geography 2v written by Roger Lee and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb! How refreshing to see a Handbook that eschews convention and explores the richness and diversity of the geographical imagination in such stimulating and challenging ways. - Peter Dicken, University of Manchester "Stands out as an innovative and exciting contribution that exceeds the genre." - Sallie A. Marston, University of Arizona "Captures wonderfully the richness and complexity of the worlds that human beings inhabit... This is a stand-out among handbooks!" - Lily Kong, National University of Singapore "This wonderfully unconventional book demonstrates human geography’s character and significance not by marching through traditional themes, but by presenting a set of geographical essays on basic ideas, practices, and concerns." - Alexander B. Murphy, University of Oregon "This SAGE Handbook stands out for its capacity to provoke the reader to think anew about human geography ... essays that offer some profoundly original insights into what it means to engage geographically with the world." - Eric Sheppard, UCLA Published in association with the journal Progress in Human Geography, edited and written by the principal scholars in the discipline, this Handbook demonstrates the difference that thinking about the world geographically makes. Each section considers how human geography shapes the world, interrogates it, and intervenes in it. It includes a major retrospective and prospective introductory essay, with three substantive sections on: Imagining Human Geographies Practising Human Geographies Living Human Geographies The Handbook also has an innovative multimedia component of conversations about key issues in human geography – as well as an overview of human geography from the Editors. A key reference for any scholar interested in questions about what difference it makes to think spatially or geographically about the world, this Handbook is a rich and textured statement about the geographical imagination.

Book Extraordinary Life of Great Slave Harriet Jacobs

Download or read book Extraordinary Life of Great Slave Harriet Jacobs written by Avneet Kumar Singla and published by Avneet Kumar Singla. This book was released on 2021-09-11 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harriet Jacobs (1813 or 1815 March 7, 1897) was an African American lady born into bondage in Edenton, North Carolina, who was sexually harassed by her enslaver. When he threatened to sell her children if she did not submit to his lust, she hid in an extremely small crawl space under the roof of her grandma's house, so deep that she could not get up in it. After remaining there for 7 years, she finally managed to run away to the Free North, where she was reunited with her children Louisa Matilda and Joseph and her brother John S. Jacobs. She found work as a nanny and came into contact with abolitionists and feminist reformers. Even in New York, her freedom was in jeopardy until her employer could pay off her rightful owner.During and immediately after the Civil War, she, along with her daughter, went to the Union-occupied parts of the South, organized aid, and founded two schools for fugitives and freed slaves.Brief SummaryAfter seven years in the attic, Harriet finally flees by boat to the north. Benny's stopover with Aunt Martha & Harriet is reunited with Ellen, who is now nine years old and lives in Brooklyn, New York. Harriet is dismayed that her girl is still being held in virtual bondage by Mr. Sand's cousin Mrs. Hobbs. She fears that Mrs. Hobbs will return Ellen to the South, putting her forever out of Harriet's reach. She finds work as a nanny for a New York family, the Bruces, who treat her very kindly. Dr. Flint continues to pursue Harriet and she flees to Boston. There she is reunited with Benny. Dr. Flint now claims that the sale of Benny and Ellen was Invalid, and Harriet is afraid that he will enslave them all again. After a few years, Mrs. Bruce dies, and Harriet spends some time with her children in Boston. She allocates a year in England caring for Mr. Bruce's girl, and for the first time in her life, she appreciates immunity from racial bias. When Harriet came back to Boston, Ellen goes to boarding school and Benny has shifted to California with Harriet's brother William. Mr. Bruce remarries, and Harriet takes a position caring for her new baby. Dr. Flint dies, but his daughter Emily writes to Harriet to claim ownership of her. The outlaw Slave Act is passed by Congress, making Harriet extremely vulnerable to re-enslavement and kidnapping.Emily Flint and her husband, Mr. Dodge, reach New York to grab Harriet. Harriet hides, and the new Mrs. Bruce offers to buy her freedom. Harriet declined to be bought and sold one more time and plans to follow Benny to California. Mrs. Bruce buys Harriet anyway. Harriet is devastated to be sold and angry at Emily Flint and the whole slave system.Note:- We are offering this book at a 90% discount as a promotional activity.