The Story of Slavery

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United States

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A nation is shaped by what it remembers, and this audiobook asks you to listen closely to one of its hardest truths. In The Story of Slavery, Booker T. Washington offers a clear, accessible historical account of slavery in America, written with the moral urgency of someone who was born into slavery and later became a leading educator and public voice. Rather than a novel or a single family saga, this is a concise work of American history that traces how enslavement takes root, how it is maintained through law, labor, and custom, and how its consequences echo through society. Washington’s tone is direct and instructive, making complex history understandable for general listeners. Listeners who want African American history, United States history, and the history of slavery will find a focused introduction that emphasizes human experience and social impact without losing sight of the larger historical forces. This audiobook suits anyone seeking a thoughtful listening experience on emancipation, Reconstruction era questions, and the long aftermath of bondage, presented in language meant to inform and provoke reflection. Press play and let this essential history deepen what you know and what you notice. Duration - 37m. Author - Booker T. Washington. Narrator - Emily Foster. Published Date - Sunday, 18 January 2026. Copyright - © 1913 Booker T. Washington ©.

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English