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Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave

Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave

Immerse yourself in the harrowing yet powerful narratives that explore the profound themes of slavery, resilience, and the quest for freedom, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast delves into the lives of those who endured unimaginable hardships, offering a rotating collection of audiobooks that illuminate the human spirit's capacity to endure and strive for liberation. With each new episode, listeners are invited to experience a diverse array of voices and stories that reflect the complexities of the African American experience throughout history. These unique explorations reveal the stark realities and emotional truths of life in bondage, as well as the enduring hope for a better future. Discover a new book with every episode, and engage with the rich tapestry of narratives that highlight the struggle against oppression and the pursuit of justice.

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Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw-Ukawsaw Gronniosaw 1 hr 21 min 15 sec
Chateau and Country Life in France-Mary King Waddington 7 hr 46 min 45 sec
Expressman and the Detective-Allan Pinkerton 7 hr 23 min 56 sec
Palmetto Leaves-Harriet Beecher Stowe 5 hr 18 min 32 sec
Henry VI, Part 1-William Shakespeare 2 hr 39 min 58 sec
Funeral or Grief A-La-Mode-Richard Steele 2 hr 54 min 7 sec
Boys' Life of Booker T. Washington-Walter Clinton Jackson 3 hr 23 min 8 sec
Syria the Desert and the Sown-Gertrude Bell 8 hr 47 min 38 sec
From the Darkness Cometh the Light, or Struggles for Freedom-Lucy Ann Delaney 59 min 14 sec
Traveller’s Narrative Written to Illustrate the Episode of the Báb-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás 5 hr 1 min 22 sec
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy 6 hr 59 min 20 sec
Kojiki Records of Ancient Matters-no Are Hieda, no Yasumaro Ō 9 hr 25 min 27 sec
American Bee Journal, Vol. VI. No. 3, Sept 1870-Various 3 hr 12 min 7 sec
Chimes-Charles Dickens 4 hr 11 min 40 sec
Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey-Washington Irving 5 hr 38 min 53 sec
Abraham Lincoln A History (Volume 10)-John Hay, John George Nicolay 9 hr 40 min 20 sec
Notes of An East Coast Naturalist-Arthur Henry Patterson 8 hr 48 min 9 sec
Living on Half a Dime a Day-Sarah Elizabeth Harper Monmouth 1 hr 16 min 19 sec
25 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 17 min 51 sec
24 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 19 min 47 sec
23 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 24 min 1 sec
22 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 24 min 32 sec
21 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 23 min 16 sec
20 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 24 min 54 sec
19 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 32 min 10 sec
18 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 25 min 51 sec
17 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 18 min 43 sec
16 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 23 min 35 sec
15 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 23 min 4 sec
14 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 31 min 22 sec
13 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 21 min 36 sec
12 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 20 min 35 sec
11 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 29 min 55 sec
10 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 29 min 41 sec
09 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 31 min 52 sec
08 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 7 min 56 sec
07 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 29 min 36 sec
06 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 20 min 53 sec
05 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 24 min 27 sec
04 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 30 min 39 sec
03 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 41 min 21 sec
02 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 43 min 5 sec
01 - Fifty Years in Chains; or The Life of an American Slave by Charles Ball 27 min 23 sec

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