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Woodhouses, in-door pumps, sinks, drains, self-shutting gates, washing machines, pounding barrels, were all new things, and told me that I was among a thoughtful and sensible people.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Woodhouses, in-door pumps, sinks, drains, self-shutting gates, washing machines, pounding barrels, were all new things…”
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Douglass reflects on the modern conveniences in New Bedford, which signify a thoughtful and progressive society compared to his past experiences.
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