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Slave Labor on Virginia's Blue Ridge Railroad

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160pagine
Tempo di lettura
6ore

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The narrative delves into the ambitious railroad project in Virginia during the mid-19th century, highlighting the forced labor of at least 300 enslaved individuals and 1,500 Irish immigrants. It explores the intersection of economic development and human suffering, revealing how the state's quest for progress was built on the backs of those who were oppressed. The book provides a poignant examination of the social dynamics and the harsh realities of labor during this transformative period in American history.

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Slave Labor on Virginia's Blue Ridge Railroad, Mary E. Lyons

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2020
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