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“A revealing study . . . Taylor paints a fascinating portrait of slavery, hypocrisy, and one man’s quiet struggle to overcome its injustices.” ( Publishers Weekly)
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Essential reading for Washington DC and Virginia history

A fascinating look at the early history of the U.S. - rounds out the picture of the early American experience.

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