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Escape from Slavery: The Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson

Escape from Slavery: The Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson

FromFootnoting History


Escape from Slavery: The Story of Mary and Emily Edmonson

FromFootnoting History

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

(Elizabeth) Mary and Emily Edmonson were two of the youngest passengers who attempted to escape slavery on the ill-fated Pearl voyage in 1848. Join Elizabeth as she and a descendant of the Edmonson family discuss the role of these young women in not only the escape but also the abolition movement and Reconstruction.
Released:
Sep 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!