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Jesse Torrey's groundbreaking work provides readers with an unsparing look at the horrors of slavery in the United States. With extensive research and firsthand accounts, Torrey argues for the education and eventual emancipation of slaves while still preserving the rights of their owners. An important historical document, A Portraiture of Domestic Slavery is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the ongoing struggle for human rights.
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