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The Confessions of Nat Turner, the Leader of the Late Insurrection in Southampton, Virginia - (Docsouth Books) (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Perhaps no other moment in history crystallized the fears of slave owners in the South like the August 21-22, 1831, slave insurrection led by Nat Turner in Southampton, Virginia.
- About the Author: Nat Turner was born into slavery in Virginia.
- 34 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Series Name: Docsouth Books
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About the Book
Confessions of Nat Turner, the Leader of the Late Insurrection in Southampton, VirginiaBook Synopsis
Perhaps no other moment in history crystallized the fears of slave owners in the South like the August 21-22, 1831, slave insurrection led by Nat Turner in Southampton, Virginia. The Confessions of Nat Turner details Turner's life and the events surrounding that armed revolt, which left more than fifty men, women, and children dead and that culminated in Turner's execution. Interviewed by Thomas R. Gray while in prison for his crimes, Turner begins his story with his earliest childhood memories, and the subsequent narrative leads the reader through his decision, formed over years in slavery, to strike for freedom. He discusses his religious conversion and his belief that he was called by God to murder slave owners. He spares no detail as he describes each murder he oversaw or committed. Unique in its historical moment and powerful voice, The Confessions of Nat Turner provides an uncensored look into one of the key events in the slave-holding South.A DOCSOUTH BOOK. This collaboration between UNC Press and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library brings classic works from the digital library of Documenting the American South back into print. DocSouth Books uses the latest digital technologies to make these works available in paperback and e-book formats. Each book contains a short summary and is otherwise unaltered from the original publication. DocSouth Books provide affordable and easily accessible editions to a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers.
About the Author
Nat Turner was born into slavery in Virginia. In 1831, he led one of the deadliest slave insurrections in American history.Thomas R. Gray was a wealthy lawyer and slave owner from Virginia who interviewed Nat Turner in prison while Turner awaited execution.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .13 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 34
Series Title: Docsouth Books
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
Publisher: Unc at Chapel Hill Library
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Nat Turner
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 2011
TCIN: 88982832
UPC: 9780807869451
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-7240
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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