Redemption songs
Lea VanderVelde
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Redemption songs
Published
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Pages
318
ISBN-13
9780199927302
Description
The Dred Scott case is the most notorious example of slaves suing for freedom. Most examinations of the case focus on its notorious verdict, and the repercussions that the decision set off-especially the worsening of the sectional crisis that would eventually lead to the Civil War-were extreme. In conventional assessment, a slave losing a lawsuit against his master seems unremarkable. But in fact, that case was just one of many freedom suits brought by slaves in the antebellum period; an example of slaves working within the confines of the U.S. legal system (and defying their masters in the process) in an attempt to win the ultimate prize: their freedom. And until Dred Scott, the St. Louis courts adhered to the rule of law to serve justice by recognizing the legal rights of the least well-off. For over a decade, legal scholar Lea VanderVelde has been building and examining a collection of more than 300 newly discovered freedom suits in St. Louis. In Redemption Songs, VanderVelde describes twelve of these never-before analyzed cases in close detail. Through these remarkable accounts, she takes readers beyond the narrative of the Dred Scott case to weave a diverse tapestry of freedom suits and slave lives on the frontier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Redemption songs?
This edition of Redemption songs has approximately 318 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Redemption songs?
For most readers, Redemption songs typically takes between 6h 38m and 4h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 79,500 words
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What is the word count of Redemption songs?
The estimated word count for Redemption songs is approximately 79,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Redemption songs?
Redemption songs was written by Lea VanderVelde.
When was Redemption songs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.