Submission
Slaves that found difficulty in assimilating were sent to a 'slave breaker'. An overseer that specialized in breaking the free will of slaves and returning them to their masters in full submission.
In the Sunset on an Era photo essay.
Also in the A Stop at the Underground Railroad Freedom Center photo essay.
6 responses
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Tracey gave props (22 Jul 2008):
I think this is my favorite of the three. Wonderful shots!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (24 Jul 2008):
Hits the solar plexus.
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Bonnie Doyle gave props (11 Aug 2008):
so sad
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Trish gave props (14 Aug 2008):
This breaks my heart....
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Trish Meyer gave props (17 Aug 2008):
Wonderful capture of a remarkable sculpture.
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Melissa Prosser gave props (17 Oct 2008):
I think this is my favorite, too. From this angle, she almost looks real ... chilling, although I also think about friends and family I may not have had (maybe I wouldn't have even been born), if it weren't for them.
