In a new foreword, breen and innes reflect on the origins of this book, setting it into the context of atlantic and particularly african history. Race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676. Usa today with his bestselling spiritual guide the power of now, eckhart tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the now. It shows how a black was capable of great things and able to amass wealth equal to that of wealthy white gentlemen but is never recognized for it. His imagining the past 1989 won the 1990 historic preservation book award. After his fathers death, arabus fights for his freedom and that of his mother from the household of captain ivers.
Myne own ground gives us a better understanding about how the free african slaves in virginia lived during the sixteen hundreds. The book is easier to read than a history textbook because of this. Oct 24, 2010 analysis myne owne ground myne own ground. Describe the colonies at 1750 are they british or american. Race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676 t. This book provides a look at why this model of social interaction in race relations did not survive. Clare cosi used to manage the historic village blend coffeehouse until she opted for quieter pastures and a more suburban life. Reading guide for myne owne ground americanslavery. Ever since its publication twentyfive years ago, myne owne ground has challenged readers to rethink much of what is tak. Jun 26, 2018 listen to one small thing audiobook by erin watt. In a new earth, tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our egobased state of consciousness is no. When citing a book in chicago style, you usually have to include the authors name, the title of the book, publisher city, publisher name, and the year of publication. Myne owne ground and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
With their own kind, of whatever color, free blacks dealt on an equal footing. They fled from abusive masters, to take a break from work, or in search of family members from whom they had been separated. That all may read national library service for the blind. Enjoy the first chapter from the audiobook version of a wide selection of our books. Richard godbeers escaping salem is a thoughtful and lively retelling of a forgotten witchcraft case. Race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676 kindle edition by breen, t. Patriarch of pungoteague fit with the information in the book on the origin of racism. During the earliest decades of virginia history, some men and women who arrived in the new world as slaves achieved freedom and formed a stable community on the eastern shore. Breens book myne owne ground brings about a different perspective of what living in the south and being black was like.
Breen and stephen innes show us a more personal look into this period of time by telling the lives of several of the freed slaves families. Referencing a book in chicago or turabian format bibliography. American stories enhances the accessibility of united states history by concentrating on the most commonly taught topics while retaining a strong narrative emphasis and chronological organization. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Written by awardwinning historians, it tells the story of all americanselite and ordinary, women and men, rich and poor, white. The strong story line is nicely balanced with astute commentary on the background and context. Topics include childrens books, novels, amish fiction. The book bin on virginias eastern shore offers a broad inventory of books, gifts, and stationery as well as a coffee bar serving frappes, lattes, and more. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It invites critical thinking and analysis, while not enforcing a concern for racial responsiveness during the process. Myne owne ground race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 1640 1676 is unique in the fact that it ignores the problems often associated with racial sensitivities and focuses on evidence provided by sources from the period. Conventional historical analysis of the rise of racism and slavery in the south paints a very broad brush of these as imported from european settlers from the outset of american colonization.
Access code andor supplemental material are not guaranteed to be included with textbook rental or used textbook. Breen, 9780195175370, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ever since its publication twentyfive years ago, myne owne ground has challenged readers to rethink much of what is taken for granted about american race relations. But after ten years and a little friendly cajoling from the owner a fresh pot of jamaican blue mountain was all it took, shes back to the grind. Breen audio books, best sellers, author bio myne owne ground. For introductorylevel survey courses in american history. To do so, he must recover the money his father earned as a solider during the american revolution to prove his free status. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading myne owne ground. Sep 16, 2004 ever since its publication twentyfive years ago, myne owne ground has challenged readers to rethink much of what is taken for granted about american race relations. Read myne owne ground race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676 by t.
Breen, stephen innes oxford university press new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Indeed godbeer uses the case to open up a broad vista of early new england life at ground level. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676 breen, t. Race and freedom on virginias eastern shore, 16401676 full audiobook p. If theres more than one author, the first authors name is reversed, with a comma placed after the last name.
Concentrating on the lives of blacks who achieved freedom, this bo. How does the story of anthony johnson in myne own ground. Despite john hope franklins warning that this book makes no claim to be allinclusive p. Breen, 9780195032062, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Past and present integrates the social and political dimensions of american history into one chronological narrative, providing students with a full picture of the scope and complexity of the american past. Runaway slaves and indentured servants were a persistent problem for landowners in colonial virginia.
Weve added lights along with all of the other great features nyne is known for. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. The book chronicles the journey of daniel arabus, a fourteenyearold slave in colonial america. Yet this egalitarian society did not survive, the authors argue, largely because even the most diligent blacks, who could secure their freedom after years of labor, could not amass the means to sustain freedom.