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Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.7 in Language: English Author: Andrew Levy ISBN: 0375761047 Publication Year: 2007 height: 0.7 in Topic: Slavery, United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Social Classes & Economic Disparity, United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Revolutionary, United States / General, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies Number of Pages: 336 Pages Item Width: 5.2 in Genre: Social Science, History Item Weight: 10.5 Oz Item Length: 8 in EAN: 9780375761041 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Book Title: First Emancipator : Slavery, Religion, and the Quiet Revolution of Robert Carter width: 5.2 in

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The First Emancipator: Slavery, Religion, and the Quiet Revolu.... Edition : Reprint. Publication Date : 2007. Andrew Levy's "The First Emancipator" is a compelling exploration of a forgotten chapter in American history. The New York Times Book Review praises Levy for bringing "a literary sensibility to the study of history," crafting a "richly complex book" that transcends the story of Robert Carter III to address broader themes of individual morality and national memory. In 1791, Robert Carter III, a prominent figure in Virginia’s Colonial aristocracy, made a groundbreaking decision to free nearly five hundred slaves. This act of liberation was the largest in American history before the Emancipation Proclamation. Despite the significance of his actions, Carter's name has largely faded from historical records. Levy's work delves into the intricate mix of circumstances, beliefs, and emotions that led Carter to this extraordinary decision. Levy examines why Carter, unlike other humane masters and proponents of emancipation of his time, took such a bold step. The book reveals the deep-seated passions and religious transformation that set Carter apart from his contemporaries, allowing him to view his slaves in a new light. Through years of meticulous research, Levy presents a narrative filled with grace and intensity, making "The First Emancipator" an astonishing and inspiring read. The Washington Post Book World describes the book as "a vivid narrative of the future emancipator’s evolution," while Library Journal calls it "highly recommended" and "a truly remarkable story about an eccentric American hero and visionary." Booklist adds that it is "absorbing" and "well researched," noting that this "forgotten history will appeal to readers interested in the complexities of American slavery." Author : Andrew Levy Genre : History Binding : Paperback Publication Date : 2007 Edition : Reprint Pages : 336 Brand : Random House Trade Paperbacks Manufacturer : Random House Publishing Group

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