The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyRichmond, Virginia • 1800s
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Military & War•
Social Justice2022
Adult
18+ years
The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail by Kristen Green highlights the courageous journey of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who transformed a notorious Virginia slave jail into a center for education and liberation. The narrative explores her resilience and efforts toward justice and freedom in the antebellum South.
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Kristen Green's The Devil's Half Acre is praised for its thorough research and captivating narrative uncovering the story of Mary Lumpkin. It sheds light on a grim aspect of history with empathy. Some critiques note potential overemphasis on Green's personal journey, which may detract from the core historical focus. Overall, it's a powerful exploration of resilience and liberation.
A reader drawn to The Devil's Half Acre likely enjoys untold historical narratives and powerful biographical stories. Fans of The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed or Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly would appreciate the book's in-depth look at resilience and transformation through a marginalized perspective.
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyRichmond, Virginia • 1800s
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Military & War•
Social Justice2022
Adult
18+ years
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