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Frederick Douglass: “His presence made it both the field of blood and of blasphemy.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1845
His presence made it both the field of blood and of blasphemy.
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Frederick Douglass

Editor's note · Context

Douglass describes the profound and terrifying impact of the overseer Mr. Severe's presence on the plantation's fields.

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