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Mighty Old Tales Retold
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Saturday May 06, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
12 Years A Slave
Solomon Northup
Chapter 22 - THE END
Arrival in New-Orleans—glimpse of Freeman—Genois, the Recorder—his description of Solomon—reach Charleston—interrupted by Custom House Officers—pass through Richmond—arrival in Washington—Burch arrested—Shekels and Thorn—their testimony—Burch acquitted—arrest of Solomon—Burch withdraws the complaint—the Higher Tribunal—departure from Washington—arrival at Sandy Hill—old friends and familiar scenes—proceed to Glens Falls—meeting with Anne, Margaret and Elizabeth—Solomon Northup Staunton—incidents—conclusion
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
12 Years a Slave
Solomon Northup
Chapters 20 and 21
Bass faithful to his word—his arrival on Christmas Eve—the difficulty of obtaining an interview—the meeting in the cabin—non-arrival of the letter—Bass announces his intention to proceed north—Christmas—conversation between Epps and Bass—young Mistress M’Coy, the beauty of Bayou Bœuf—the “ne plus ultra” of dinners—music and dancing—presence of the mistress—her exceeding beauty—the last slave dance—William Pierce—oversleep myself—the last whipping—despondency—the cold morning—Epps’ threats—the passing carriage—strangers approaching through the cotton-field—last hour on Bayou Bœuf
The letter reaches Saratoga—is forwarded to Anne—is laid before Henry B. Northup—the Statute of May 14, 1840—its provisions—Anne’s memorial to the Governor—the affidavits accompanying it—Senator Soule’s letter—departure of the Agent appointed by the Governor—arrival at Marksville—the Hon. John P. Waddill—the conversation on New-York politics—it suggests a fortunate idea—the meeting with Bass—the secret out—legal proceedings instituted—departure of Northup and the Sheriff from Marksville for Bayou Bœuf—arrangements on the way—reach Epps’ plantation—discover his slaves in the cotton field—the meeting—the farewell
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
12 Years a Slave
Solomon Northup
Chapter 19
Avery, of Bayou Rouge—peculiarity of dwellings—Epps builds a new house—Bass, the carpenter—his noble qualities—his personal appearance and eccentricities—Bass and Epps discuss the question of slavery—Epps’ opinion of Bass—I make myself known to him—our conversation—his surprise—the midnight meeting on the bayou bank—Bass’ assurances—declares war against slavery—why I did not disclose my history—Bass writes letters—copy of his letter to Messrs. Parker and Perry—the fever of suspense—disappointments—Bass endeavors to cheer me—my faith in him
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
12 Years a Slave
Solomon Northup
Chapter 18
O’Niel, the tanner—conversation with Aunt Phebe overheard—Epps in the tanning business—stabbing of Uncle Abram—the ugly wound—Epps is jealous—Patsey is missing—her return from Shaw’s—Harriet, Shaw’s black wife—Epps enraged—Patsey denies his charges—she is tied down naked to four stakes—the inhuman flogging—flaying of Patsey—the beauty of the day—the bucket of salt water—the dress stiff with blood—Patsey grows melancholy—her idea of God and eternity—of heaven and freedom—the effect of slave-whipping—Epps’ oldest son—“The child is father to the man.”
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
12 Years a Slave
Solomon Northup
Chapter 17
Wiley disregards the counsels of Aunt Phebe and Uncle Abram, and is caught by the patrollers—the organization and duties of the latter—Wiley runs away—speculations in regard to him—his unexpected return—his capture on Red River, and confinement in Alexandria jail—discovered by Joseph B. Roberts—subduing dogs in anticipation of escape—the fugitives in the great pine woods—captured by Adam Taydem and the Indians—Augustus killed by dogs—Nelly, Eldret’s slave woman—the story of Celeste—the concerted movement—Lew Cheney, the traitor—the idea of insurrection