Title
The Only Unavoidable Subject Of Regret': George Washington, Slavery, And The Enslaved Community At Mount Vernon,Used
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George Washingtons life has been scrutinized by historians over the past three centuries, but the daytoday lives of Mount Vernons enslaved workers, who left few written records but made up 90 percent of the estates population, have been largely left out of the story.In 'The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret,' Mary Thompson offers the first comprehensive account of those who served in bondage at Mount Vernon. Drawing on years of research in a wide range of sources, Thompson brings to life the lives of Washingtons slaves while illuminating the radical change in his views on slavery and race wrought by the American Revolution.Thompson begins with an examination of George and Martha Washington as slave owners. Culling from letters to financial ledgers, travel diaries kept by visitors and reminiscences of family members as well as of former slaves and neighbors, Thompson explores various facets of everyday life on the plantation ranging from work to domestic life, housing, foodways, private enterprise, and resistance. Along the way, she considers the relationship between Washingtons military career and his style of plantation management and relates the many ways slaves rebelled against their condition. The book closes with Washingtons attempts to reconcile being a slave owner with the changes in his thinking on slavery and race, ending in his decision to grant his slaves freedom in his will.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret'? A: The book focuses on George Washington's relationship with slavery and provides a comprehensive account of the lives of enslaved individuals at Mount Vernon.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mary V. Thompson, who has conducted extensive research on the subject.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on June 4, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 520 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the daily lives of enslaved people at Mount Vernon, Washington's views on slavery, and the social dynamics of the plantation.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources? A: Yes, it draws on letters, financial ledgers, diaries, and reminiscences from various sources.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it offers a thorough analysis and is based on extensive research, making it suitable for academic purposes.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Black & African American history.