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Epic Journeys Of Freedom: Runaway Slaves Of The American Revolution And Their Global Quest For Liberty
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Cassandra Pybus Adds Greatly To The Work Of [Previous] Scholars By Insisting That Slaves Stand At The Center Of Their Own History . . . Her 'Biographies' Of Flight Expose The Dangers That Escape Entailed And The Courage It Took To Risk All For Freedom. Only By Measuring Those Dangers Can The Exhilaration Of Success Be Comprehended And The Unspeakable Misery Of Failure Be Appreciated.Ira Berlin, From The Forewordduring The American Revolution, Thousands Of Slaves Fled Their Masters To Find Freedom With The British. Epic Journeys Of Freedom Is The Astounding Story Of These Runaways And The Lives They Made On Four Continents. Having Emancipated Themselves, With The Rhetoric About The Inalienable Rights Of Free Men Ringing In Their Ears, These Men And Women Struggled Tenaciously To Make Liberty A Reality In Their Own Lives.This Alternative Narrative Of Freedom Fought For And Won Is Uniquely Compelling; Historian Cassandra Pybus'S Groundbreaking Research Has Uncovered Individual Stories Of Runaways Who Left America To Forge Difficult New Lives In Farflung Corners Of The British Empire. Harry, For Example, One Of George Washington'S Slaves, Escaped From Mount Vernon In 1776, Was Evacuated To Nova Scotia In 1783, And Eventually Relocated To Sierra Leone In West Africa With His Wife And Three Children. Ralph Henry, Who Ran Away From The Virginia Firebrand Patrick Henry In 1776, Took A Similar Path To Precarious Freedom In Sierra Leone, While Others, Such As John Moseley And John Randall, Were Evacuated With The British Forces To England. Stranded In England Without Skills Or Patronage During A Period Of High Unemployment, They Were Among Thousands Of Newly Freed Poor Blacks Who Struggled Just To Survive. While Some Were Relocated To Sierra Leone, Others, Like Moseley And Randall, Found Themselves Transported To The Distant Penal Colony Of Botany Bay, In Australia.Epic Journeys Of Freedom, Written In The Best Tradition Of History From The Bottom Up, Is A Fascinating Insight Into The Meaning Of Liberty; It Will Change Forever The Way We Think About The American Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Epic Journeys of Freedom'? A: The main theme of 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' is the exploration of the lives of runaway slaves during the American Revolution and their quest for liberty across various continents.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' is Cassandra Pybus, a historian known for her extensive research on the history of slavery and freedom.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Epic Journeys of Freedom'? A: 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' is classified under the category of Africa, reflecting its focus on the experiences of African individuals during the American Revolution.
- Q: When was 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' published? A: 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' was published on February 1, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' is listed as being in Very Good condition.
- Q: What does the author aim to highlight in this book? A: Cassandra Pybus aims to highlight the stories of runaway slaves who sought freedom, emphasizing their courage and the risks they faced in pursuit of liberty.
- Q: Is there any notable historical figure mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book mentions notable historical figures such as Harry, a slave of George Washington, who escaped to find freedom.
- Q: Does the book provide personal narratives from the runaways? A: Yes, 'Epic Journeys of Freedom' includes individual stories and personal narratives of runaway slaves, showcasing their struggles and triumphs.