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The Other Slavery
- The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: History, Americas
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Publisher's Summary
A landmark history - the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early 20th century.
Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors, then forced to descend into the "mouth of hell" of 18th-century silver mines or, later, made to serve as domestics for Mormon settlers and rich Anglos.
Reséndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery, more than epidemics, that decimated Indian populations across North America. New evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, Indian captives, and Anglo colonists, sheds light too on Indian enslavement of other Indians - as what started as a European business passed into the hands of indigenous operators and spread like wildfire across vast tracts of the American Southwest.
The Other Slavery reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African-American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see.
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- Paola V. Hidalgo
- 01-23-17
overall a good book
good book and I just wish there was also the view of the tribes on this issue. as native American it was a difficult book to get thru.
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- Buretto
- 01-24-18
A little more Spanish-centered than expected
All things considered, an eye-opening presentation of atrocities that are not as well known as they should be. It was very interesting to learn about this history, but, to be fair, a large percentage of the book deals with Spanish colonization, more than English. This is not a judgment one way or the other regarding blame (and, as a listener, it probably should have been expected), but I don't think it was presented that clearly in the summary.
In addition, there are points at which the author seems to be oddly resentful of the attention paid to African slavery (at one point comparing the relative decimation of native civilizations to African ones, as if it were a competition of despair). I suppose this is somewhat understandable, considering the lack of notoriety for the topic of this book, and I took it as such.
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- JPALJ
- 10-24-20
Unimaginable horror.
A critical piece of a missing history of the first and enduring Americans. Why the newcomers and their governments permitted such atrocities is impossible to reconcile with the Constitution. Should be taught in all schools so the truth is known.
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- John
- 05-14-19
The Unknown Other Slavery
Startling revelations (not taught in my ”white-washed” American history classes) about the atrocities of slavery imposed upon Aztecs, Mayans, Native Americans & citizens of Mexico by greedy Americans, the British, the French, the Spanish, and each other.
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- Nigel Rudolph
- 08-10-20
insightful and important book
this was an insightful and important book. wonderful narration with vital information for folks to know. would have liked a bit more investigation into Spanish slavery in the SE but happy with what I got.
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- DIY manAmazon Customer
- 04-29-20
great book!!
this book is interesting and filled with good historical information. it clearly shows that laws were meant to be broken. moreover, that money is 80% of the driver in that endeavor.
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- Barry McPherson
- 09-24-19
Terrific history of terrible abuse
The author and the narrator we're both extremely good at portraying this very sad history of human abuse of other humans. We have heard so little about the enslavement of Native Americans throughout the Americas. This is a very welcome exposure of that dark history. I hope the author's effort leads to a reduction in this sort of abuse in America and around the world. He rightfully points out that the motivation to enslave disadvantaged people of any and all the races still exists. And he points out the many ways in which defenseless people's freedom is taken away, not just by the enslavement we normally think of.
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- Stephanie
- 02-26-18
Pretty good!
Narrator was difficult to listen to at times, but overall very well written book. quite enjoyed it!
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- janean
- 09-15-17
I didn't know
The book offered a substantial over view of a little known piece of North American history. In addition the author drew parallels to the current human trafficking situation.
It was a little hard for me to keep individual players and places straight when listening to so many new facts.
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- Maria Panousopoulos
- 11-04-21
Amazing book! Wish it was longer.
Captivated me from start to finish. The narrator was great and the knowledge put forth is one that should be taught in schools