Julie Winch Libri

The book delves into the intricate lives of individuals of African descent navigating the precarious space between slavery and freedom over a span of 350 years, from the establishment of early European colonies to the onset of the Civil War. Julie Winch highlights the diverse experiences, struggles, and resilience of these individuals, illuminating their significant yet often overlooked roles in shaping American history and culture during this tumultuous period.

The biography highlights James Forten, a remarkable free black man who contributed significantly to American history as a Revolutionary War veteran, successful sailmaker, and influential abolitionist. It explores his role as a businessman and patriarch of a prominent African American family in the 19th century, positioning him among other historical figures like Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. This work aims to restore Forten's legacy and recognize his impact on the fight for freedom and equality in America.

In Between Slavery and Freedom, Julie Winch explores the complex world of those people of African birth or descent who occupied the borderlands between slavery and freedom in the 350 years from the founding of the first European colonies in what is today the United States to the start of the Civil War.