Publisher's Synopsis
The Kidnapped And The Ransomed is a memoir written by Kate E. R. Pickard in 1856. The book recounts the story of Peter Still and his wife Vina, who were both kidnapped and sold into slavery in the early 19th century. The couple spent over forty years in slavery before they were finally able to escape and reunite with their family.The book is based on interviews with Peter and Vina Still, who provide a firsthand account of their experiences as slaves. They describe the brutal conditions they endured, the physical and emotional abuse they suffered, and the constant fear they lived with.Despite the hardships they faced, Peter and Vina remained determined to escape and be reunited with their family. The book details their efforts to gain their freedom, including Peter's successful attempt to buy his own freedom and the legal battles they fought to secure their children's freedom.The Kidnapped And The Ransomed is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of slaves in the United States. It provides a personal and emotional perspective on the horrors of slavery and the resilience of those who fought to escape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
