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David Drake, also known as Dave the Potter, was born enslaved in Edgefield, South Carolina, at the turn of the nineteenth century. Drake was literate and signed some of his pots, not only with his name and a date, but with verse - making a powerful statement of resistance. This volume presents multifaceted scholarship about Drake and his craft.

The Words and Wares of David Drake

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      Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/2/2024
      ISBN13: 9781643363219, 978-1643363219
      ISBN10: 1643363212
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      Book Synopsis
      David Drake, also known as Dave the Potter, was born enslaved in Edgefield, South Carolina, at the turn of the nineteenth century. Drake was literate and signed some of his pots, not only with his name and a date, but with verse - making a powerful statement of resistance. This volume presents multifaceted scholarship about Drake and his craft.

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