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Slavery Days in Old Kentucky,Used
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Isaac Johnson's stark and moving memoir about his early years as a slave in Kentucky was privately printed in 1901 when he was 57 years old. It is not listed in any of the major bibliographical references and possibly as few as six copies of the original publication are still in existence. In essence, republication of this rare slave narrative makes it available for the first time.The story begins in the 1840s with Johnson's earliest recollections of his father, Richard Yeager, of his mother, Jane Johnson (a slave used by Yeager as his wife), and of Ambrose and Eddie, Isaac's two brothers. Their happy family life ends abruptly when Yeager, in need of money, sells his wife and children at auction. Seven at the time, Isaac never sees any of his family again. He goes on to detail the horrors of his life as a slave and to mention his service in the 102nd United States Colored Regiment. The book concludes with Isaac's unsuccessful search for his family in postwar Kentucky. In his introductory essay, Dr. Reinhart satisfies the reader's desire to know 'What then?' as he describes the remaining years of Johnson's life, spent working as a wellrespected stonemason in Canada and upstate New York.Why reprint this record of a shameful period in the history of the United States? In Isaac Johnson's own words, '...my actual experience[s] as a slave are given...to give the world a knowledge of the subject that no eloquence may ever make the same thing again possible.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky'? A: 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' is a memoir by Isaac Johnson that recounts his experiences as a slave in Kentucky during the 1840s, detailing his family life, the auctioning of his family, and the horrors he faced as a slave.
- Q: When was 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' published? A: The book was privately printed in 1901, when Isaac Johnson was 57 years old, and it was later republished in 1994.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' consists of 40 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky'? A: The author of the book is Isaac Johnson.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a summary of the ending of the book? A: The book concludes with Isaac's unsuccessful search for his family in post-war Kentucky, and it includes an introductory essay by Dr. Reinhart about Johnson's later years as a stonemason in Canada and upstate New York.
- Q: Is this book included in major bibliographical references? A: No, 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' is not listed in any of the major bibliographical references, making it a rare and valuable account.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about slavery? A: The book offers a firsthand account of the painful realities of slavery, as Isaac Johnson shares his experiences to inform readers about this historical period.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Slavery Days in Old Kentucky' can be a valuable resource for understanding the history of slavery in the United States and can be used in educational settings.