The Fugitive Blacksmith by James W. C. Pennington
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| Author | Pennington, James W. C., 1809-1870 |
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| Title |
The Fugitive Blacksmith or, Events in the History of James W. C. Pennington, Pastor of a Presbyterian Church, New York, Formerly a Slave in the State of Maryland, United States |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Fugitive Blacksmith" by James W.C. Pennington is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work recounts the harrowing experiences of the author, who was formerly a slave in Maryland and later became a pastor in New York. The central theme revolves around the author's escape from slavery, the brutal realities of the chattel system, and the subsequent fight for liberty and identity. Pennington's narrative sheds light on the complexities of slavery as experienced by the enslaved individuals, emphasizing the emotional and societal toll of such an oppressive institution. The opening of "The Fugitive Blacksmith" provides a poignant preface in which Pennington reflects on his past and the impetus behind his writing. He expresses a desire to combat misconceptions about slavery's so-called 'mild forms' and highlights the horrors that ensue from the chattel principle, which reduces human beings to property. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates the cruelty faced by enslaved individuals, including a harrowing account of a fellow slave’s forced sale and degradation. As he details his birth and early life in slavery, Pennington’s narrative evokes empathy and provides a foundation for understanding his eventual quest for freedom—beginning with his determined flight and the struggles that accompany his quest for autonomy in a perilous socio-political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Fugitive slaves -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Pennington, James W. C. |
| Subject | Slavery -- Maryland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15130 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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