Finding George Freeman: a 'Liberated African' in Berkshire in the Age of Abolition.

This article comprises a biography of George Freeman, an African boy 'liberated' from enslavement in West Africa and relocated to the countryside of Berkshire, UK. The article contributes to scholarship on the long-term presence and lived experiences of Black people in Britain, using digital humanit...

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Publicado en:Slavery & Abolition Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 207 - 230
Autor principal: Moore, Graham
Formato: Biography
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mar2025
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