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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Natasha L. Henry
When the passage of the Abolition of Slavery Act, effective 1 August 1834 ushered in the end of slavery throughout the British Empire, people of the African descent celebrated their…
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Talking About Freedom explores the history and significance of this freedom festival in Canada. Discover the main features of Emancipation Day celebrations, learn about the people of…
On 1 August 1834, 800,000 enslaved Africans in the British colonies, including Canada, were declared free. This book explores both the background to August 1 commemorations across Canada and the…
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