Information is gathered from both slave traders and slaves, and relates to aspects of capture, work, and social conditions, as well as the attitudes of society following the abolition of slavery. 19990619 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site A collection of articles, images and tours providing an insight into the life of Frederick Douglass, an African American visionary who freed himself and numerous others from slavery. 20000831 Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Full text of a book written by Harriet Jacobs under the pseudonym Linda Child, an escaped slave, first published in 1861. 19990423 Nineteenth Century Documents Project Collection of transcripts from 19th century North America. There is an emphasis on speeches and events related to conflict and the reshaping of regional identities.
Topics covered include slavery, politics and war.
USA Slavery Resources relating to slavery in the USA featuring an outline of the slave system, accounts of experiences, and key events in the development and abolition of slavery. Also offers biographies of anti-slavery campaigners in the USA and Britain.