On the record
The cry was raised, “Here goes; who bids cash?” Think of it—a man and wife to be sold!
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The cry was raised, “Here goes; who bids cash?” Think of it—a man and wife to be sold!”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass captures the horror of a family being sold at auction, emphasizing the emotional impact of such events.
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