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Making Freedom : The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith by George A. Krimsky and Chandler B. Saint (2009, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWesleyan University Press
ISBN-100819568546
ISBN-139780819568540
eBay Product ID (ePID)66683921
Product Key Features
Book TitleMaking Freedom : the Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith
Number of Pages204 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicGeneral, United States / General, Historical, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, African American
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorGeorge A. Krimsky, Chandler B. Saint
Book SeriesGarnet Bks.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-029052
Reviews"Some 850 public libraries statewide will soon have in their collections an account of one of the most significant, compelling - and, until recently, widely overlooked - stories of life in colonial Connecticut and surrounding areas. Today at 10 a.m. at the Capitol, five members of the state's congressional delegation will gather to announce a project to distribute copies of a book and audio CD to 250 municipal libraries and about 600 middle and high school libraries about the life of Venture Smith, an African slave who bought his freedom and became a prominent farmer and trader in 18th-century Connecticut. The book, 'Making Freedom: The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith,' and CD, which contains a reading of Smith's autobiography, will be distributed for free, thanks to Wesleyan University Press, which published the book at a reduced cost, the Connecticut State Library, which will handle the distribution, and a donation from Litchfield resident Peter Tillou."--Judy Benson, New London Day, "Some 850 public libraries statewide will soon have in their collections an account of one of the most significant, compelling - and, until recently, widely overlooked - stories of life in colonial Connecticut and surrounding areas. Today at 10 a.m. at the Capitol, five members of the state's congressional delegation will gather to announce a project to distribute copies of a book and audio CD to 250 municipal libraries and about 600 middle and high school libraries about the life of Venture Smith, an African slave who bought his freedom and became a prominent farmer and trader in 18th-century Connecticut. The book, 'Making Freedom: The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith,' and CD, which contains a reading of Smith's autobiography, will be distributed for free, thanks to Wesleyan University Press, which published the book at a reduced cost, the Connecticut State Library, which will handle the distribution, and a donation from Litchfield resident Peter Tillou."--Judy Benson, New London Day "The story of Venture Smith's life is not only extraordinary but is one of the most improbable biographies of American history. This fascinating and highly readable book will allow many readers to view the complexity of American slavery and race relations.David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World"--David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World, "Some 850 public libraries statewide will soon have in their collections an account of one of the most significant, compelling - and, until recently, widely overlooked - stories of life in colonial Connecticut and surrounding areas. Today at 10 a.m. at the Capitol, five members of the state's congressional delegation will gather to announce a project to distribute copies of a book and audio CD to 250 municipal libraries and about 600 middle and high school libraries about the life of Venture Smith, an African slave who bought his freedom and became a prominent farmer and trader in 18th-century Connecticut. The book, 'Making Freedom: The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith,' and CD, which contains a reading of Smith's autobiography, will be distributed for free, thanks to Wesleyan University Press, which published the book at a reduced cost, the Connecticut State Library, which will handle the distribution, and a donation from Litchfield resident Peter Tillou."-Judy Benson, New London Day, Some 850 public libraries statewide will soon have in their collections an account of one of the most significant, compelling - and, until recently, widely overlooked - stories of life in colonial Connecticut and surrounding areas. Today at 10 a.m. at the Capitol, five members of the state's congressional delegation will gather to announce a project to distribute copies of a book and audio CD to 250 municipal libraries and about 600 middle and high school libraries about the life of Venture Smith, an African slave who bought his freedom and became a prominent farmer and trader in 18th-century Connecticut. The book, 'Making Freedom: The Extraordinary Life of Venture Smith,' and CD, which contains a reading of Smith's autobiography, will be distributed for free, thanks to Wesleyan University Press, which published the book at a reduced cost, the Connecticut State Library, which will handle the distribution, and a donation from Litchfield resident Peter Tillou., "The story of Venture Smith's life is not only extraordinary but is one of the most improbable biographies of American history. This fascinating and highly readable book will allow many readers to view the complexity of American slavery and race relations.David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World"--David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World "The story of Venture Smith's life is not only extraordinary but is one of the most improbable biographies of American history. This fascinating and highly readable book will allow many readers to view the complexity of American slavery and race relations.David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World "--David Brion Davis, author of Inhuman Bondage: The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the New World
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal306.3/62092
Table Of ContentForeword by James O. Horton Introduction The Early Years The Crucible Years The Transitional Years The Final Years Conclusion Epilogue Facsimile of Venture Smith's 1798 Narrative Appendix Time Line Illustrations Endnotes Further Reading Acknowledgments Credits Index
SynopsisMaking Freedom is the first in-depth exploration of the life of Venture Smith (1728-;1805), a New England slave who was sold into bondage as a boy in Africa and labored for nearly a quarter-century before purchasing his own freedom and transforming himself into a highly respected American citizen. Drawing on years of research and documentation, including Venture Smith's rare personal autobiography, Saint and Krimsky vividly recount the extraordinary challenges he overcame. They cast a rare light on what it was like to be an African American in the north during the Colonial era. This story's relevance today prompted the BBC to produce a documentary on scholars' efforts to learn more about Venture Smith, his life, and family. The book includes a wealth of illustrations, a timeline, and Smith's original 1798 narrative in facsimile form., The inspiring story of an 18th-century New England slave who emancipated himself Making Freedom is the first in-depth exploration of the life of Venture Smith (1728-1805), a New England slave who was sold into bondage as a boy in Africa and labored for nearly a quarter-century before purchasing his own freedom and transforming himself into a highly respected American citizen. Drawing on years of research and documentation, including Venture Smith's rare personal autobiography, Saint and Krimsky vividly recount the extraordinary challenges he overcame. They cast a rare light on what it was like to be an African American in the north during the Colonial era. This story's relevance today prompted the BBC to produce a documentary on scholars' efforts to learn more about Venture Smith, his life, and family. The book includes a wealth of illustrations, a timeline, and Smith's original 1798 narrative in facsimile form.
LC Classification NumberE444.S625S25 2008
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- Feb 11, 2019
Venture Smith an American Hero
I read this book over MLK weekend and it was very inspiring. I live within miles of where Venture Smith had his operation in Haddam Neck after having worked hard to purchase his freedom from his former master. He is buried a ten minute ride from me. Anyone that thinks they have problems should read this book and they might rethink things. Read this book and learn about someone who ultimately lived what some have called the American Dream of land ownership and success. Stolen from his village...forced into slavery...earned his freedom. An American hero. PS I am not African American :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
