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George Washington's life has been scrutinized by historians over the past three centuries, but the day-to-day lives of Mount Vernon's enslaved workers have been largely left out of the story. Drawing on years of research in a wide range of sources, Mary Thompson offers the first comprehensive account of those who served in bondage at Mount Vernon.

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brilliant, erudite history of Mount Vernon" - ALH Online Review

The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret George

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    Publisher: University of Virginia Press
    Publication Date: 30/05/2019
    ISBN13: 9780813941844, 978-0813941844
    ISBN10: 0813941849
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    Slavery, enslaved persons and abolition of slavery

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    George Washington's life has been scrutinized by historians over the past three centuries, but the day-to-day lives of Mount Vernon's enslaved workers have been largely left out of the story. Drawing on years of research in a wide range of sources, Mary Thompson offers the first comprehensive account of those who served in bondage at Mount Vernon.

    Trade Review
    brilliant, erudite history of Mount Vernon" - ALH Online Review

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