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The Vice President'S Black Wife: The Untold Life Of Julia Chinn (A Ferris And Ferris Book),Used
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Awardwinning historian Amrita Chakrabarti Myers has recovered the riveting, troubling, and complicated story of Julia Ann Chinn (ca. 17961833), the enslaved wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, owner of Blue Spring Farm, veteran of the War of 1812, and US vice president under Martin Van Buren. Johnson never freed Chinn, but during his frequent absences from his estate, he delegated to her the management of his property, including Choctaw Academy, a boarding school for Indigenous men and boys on the grounds of the estate. This meant that Chinn, although enslaved herself, oversaw Blue Spring's slave labor force and had substantial control over economic, social, financial, and personal affairs within the couple's world. Chinn's relationship with Johnson was unlikely to have been consensual since she was never manumitted.What makes Chinn's life exceptional is the power that Johnson invested in her, the opportunities the couple's relationship afforded her and her daughters, and their community's tacit acceptance of the familyup to a point. When the family left their farm, they faced steep limits: pews at the rear of the church, burial in separate graveyards, exclusion from town dances, and more. Johnson's relationship with Chinn ruined his political career and Myers compellingly demonstrates that it wasn't interracial sex that led to his downfall but his refusal to keep itand Julia Chinnbehind closed doors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Vice President's Black Wife'? A: The book focuses on Julia Ann Chinn, the enslaved mixed-race wife of Richard Mentor Johnson, the US vice president under Martin Van Buren, highlighting her life, struggles, and the complexities of their relationship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Vice President's Black Wife' is Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, an award-winning historian.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 10, 2023.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Vice President's Black Wife'? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'The Vice President's Black Wife' is a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of race, power dynamics, and the historical context of slavery in America.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Julia Chinn's life, her significant but complicated role in society, and the historical implications of her relationship with Richard Mentor Johnson.
- Q: Is there any information about Julia Chinn's family in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses Chinn's relationships with her daughters and the opportunities afforded to them through her unique position.
- Q: What makes Julia Chinn's story significant? A: Julia Chinn's story is significant as it illustrates the complexities of interracial relationships during slavery and the societal challenges faced by the family.