In the riveting audiobook "Native American Slaveholders and Black Slavery: A Reassessment," distinguished author Barbara Krauthamer, with the remarkable narrative skills of Mia Ellis as the captivating voiceover artist, delves into an extraordinary chapter of American history. With an engaging blend of meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this audiobook offers audiences a fresh perspective on the multifaceted connections between Native American tribes, African Americans, and the institution of slavery.
Spanning from the late eighteenth century to the conclusion of the Civil War, Krauthamer's groundbreaking work enlightens us about a little-known aspect of Native American history: the purchase, ownership, and sale of African and African American slaves by the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. These intricate dynamics persisted even after the tribes were relocated from the Deep South to the Indian Territory. Through her meticulous exploration, Krauthamer unpacks the racial and gender ideologies that these tribes developed to justify their involvement in slavery, as well as their marginalization of free black individuals within the Indian nations long after the abolition of slavery.
With expert storytelling finesse, Krauthamer unravels the extraordinary events that unfolded in the aftermath of the Civil War and during the late nineteenth century. The conflicts between the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and U.S. lawmakers, which were often overlooked in conventional narratives, left countless former slaves and their descendants stateless, without citizenship either in the Indian nations or in the United States. In shedding light on this forgotten struggle, Krauthamer reveals the pivotal role that Native American slaveholders played in shaping the history of southern slavery, emancipation, race, and citizenship.
Remarkably, Krauthamer's examination also unveils the profound impact of slavery on the gender roles of Native American women. With the arrival of slavery, their roles underwent significant transformations, only to undergo further changes after emancipation. Krauthamer's thought-provoking analysis illuminates the complex dynamics of race that inexorably shaped the lives of black individuals and Native Americans both before and after their forced removal.
With an audiobook length of 8 hours and 19 minutes, "Native American Slaveholders and Black Slavery: A Reassessment" combines Mia Ellis's sonorous voice and Krauthamer's engrossing narrative to offer listeners an immersive, informative, and eye-opening experience. A remarkable work that challenges preconceived notions, this audiobook is indispensable for those seeking a deeper understanding of American history and the intricate tapestry of racial and cultural interactions that have shaped the nation.