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Peculiar History
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YA
Peculiar History series.
Aretha's examination of the "peculiar institution" of slavery--and acts of resistance from the enslaved--in United States history is wide-ranging and unstinting, but tiny print and murkily reproduced photos and maps do it a disservice. The wealth of well-researched information, including many riveting primary source accounts, would have benefited from a roomier format and better book design. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin
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