Two American Slavery Documents is a powerful collection of primary sources detailing the horrors of slavery in America. The first document, "American Slavery as It Is: Testimony of a Thousand Witnesses," provides firsthand accounts from slaves and former slave owners, shedding light on the brutal treatment and inhumane conditions endured by African Americans during this dark period in history.

The second document, "Address to the Slaves of the United States," is a stirring call to action for enslaved individuals to rise up against their oppressors and fight for their freedom. The passionate language and urgent tone of this address demonstrate the deep-seated desire for liberation felt by those held in bondage.

Though difficult to read at times due to the graphic nature of the content, these documents serve as important reminders of the injustices faced by African Americans in the antebellum South. They provide valuable insight into the lived experiences of slaves and the strategies employed by abolitionists to combat the institution of slavery.

Overall, Two American Slavery Documents is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the history of slavery in America and the efforts to bring about its abolition. It is a sobering and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a dark chapter in our nation's past.

Book Description:
This recording contains two original documents. 1) Life of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut, by James Mars . James Mars was born in Connecticut in 1790 and spent the better part of his youth a slave working for various owners—once fleeing to the woods with his family to avoid being relocated to the South. At age twenty-five he became a free man and moved to Hartford, Connecticut, where he became a leader in the local African American community. His memoir is one of the more famous accounts of slave life in early New England. 2) Facts for the People of the Free States, by American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society, published about 1846. This is Liberty Tract No. 2, published in New York. It contains, as one might expect, facts and arguments against the institution of slavery in the United States Of America of that period. - Summary by David Wales