The Sale
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The Heart of Slavery: Harry Mahoney's Struggle
This chapter narrates the painful reality of enslaved individuals on a Jesuit plantation through the eyes of Harry Mahoney. It describes his desperate efforts to protect his family amidst the fear of separation and the moral complexities entwined with the sale of nearly 300 enslaved people. Highlighting both personal and collective trauma during the War of 1812, the chapter reflects on the heartbreaking decisions faced by those caught in the web of enslavement.
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