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The Dawn of Detroit
A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits
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The book uncovers the often-overlooked role of slavery in Detroit, revealing that it was not solely a Southern phenomenon. It explores the experiences of both native and African American individuals in this pivotal Midwest city, highlighting their struggles amidst national and international conflicts. Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on the complexities of unfreedom in a place that was both remote and central to broader historical narratives, challenging prevailing perceptions of slavery's geography in America.
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The Dawn of Detroit, Tiya Miles
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- The Dawn of Detroit
- Subtitle
- A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tiya Miles
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781620974810
- Category
- Social sciences, History, World history
- Description
- The book uncovers the often-overlooked role of slavery in Detroit, revealing that it was not solely a Southern phenomenon. It explores the experiences of both native and African American individuals in this pivotal Midwest city, highlighting their struggles amidst national and international conflicts. Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on the complexities of unfreedom in a place that was both remote and central to broader historical narratives, challenging prevailing perceptions of slavery's geography in America.