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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What changes when the history of American slavery is written by a descendant of the enslaved? The Narrative of Primus: A Lineage Woven into American History uncovers the life of Primus, an eighteenth-century African man enslaved in colonial Connecticut, through the work of John Mills, a genealogist living in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The author's own family history is inseparable from the legacy he examines. Writing from within the lineage shaped by slavery and emancipation, Mills brings a rare combination of scholarly rigor, lived inheritance, and historical accountability to a past too often narrated from a distance. Mills is a descendant of enslaved Americans: his second great-grandfather, Ned Mills, was enslaved in Texas, while his third great-grandfather, William Cooper, served as a Landsman in the United States Navy during the Civil War. These ancestral connections inform the book's central inquiry-how American history changes when slavery, freedom, and service are examined through family lines that experienced them firsthand. Drawing on genealogy, archival records, and local histories, the book challenges the persistent myth that slavery was primarily a Southern institution. It reveals the deeply embedded presence of slavery in New England and traces its influence across generations. The narrative extends into the Civil War era through the formation and service of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment, whose Black soldiers fought not only for the Union but for dignity, citizenship, and recognition. At the heart of the book is a rare account of Primus preserved in the writings of nineteenth-century author Lydia Sigourney. Through close analysis of her language and relationships, Mills explores whether her account represents a dictated slave narrative-one that captures Primus's memories of Africa, the Middle Passage, enslavement in New England, and a sustaining Christian faith. Grounded in descendant-led research and rigorous documentation, The Narrative of Primus demonstrates how genealogy can serve as a powerful historical method-recovering silenced voices, challenging inherited narratives, and reshaping how American history is written. It is both a work of remembrance and an invitation to reckon with the past in order to understand the present.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and through faith, resilience, and grace, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, New England history, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and through faith, resilience, and grace, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, New England history, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and through faith, resilience, and grace, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, New England history, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and-through faith, resilience, and grace-laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources-including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney-John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants-from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and through faith, resilience, and grace, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, New England history, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Narrative of Primus uncovers the remarkable, nearly forgotten story of a ten-year-old boy taken from his mother's bedside in West Africa and forced aboard a slave ship bound for America. That boy, Primus, survived the Middle Passage, endured decades of enslavement in colonial Connecticut, raised a family, and through faith, resilience, and grace, laid a foundation that would ripple across generations.Drawing on rarely cited historical sources including an embedded first-person narrative hidden since 1824 in the writings of Lydia Sigourney, John Mills reveals Primus as more than a footnote to slavery or a name in a ledger. He restores him as a father, a church member, a scholar of scripture, a community figure, and a man whose voice still echoes across three centuries.Through meticulous archival research, Mills traces the lives of Primus's descendants from the Revolutionary War, where his son Job fought for American independence while enslaved, through the Civil War, where Sgt. Daniel Stanley Lathrop served with the famed 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry, and into the twentieth century, where the lineage continued to serve in both World Wars and National Guard militias shut out of state support.Part genealogy, part social history, and part personal journey, The Narrative of Primus blends historical storytelling with the author's lived experience as a Black American and direct descendant of enslaved ancestors. Mills interrogates myths surrounding American liberty, challenges long-held racial narratives, and re-centers Black families whose sacrifices helped shape the nation.The Narrative of Primus is a compelling and deeply personal contribution to African American history, slavery studies, New England history, Connecticut history, genealogy, and the American story. It reminds us that America was built not only by the celebrated, but by the unseen-and that their descendants are still here to tell the story. This groundbreaking narrative traces Primus from his capture in Africa to his legacy in Connecticut. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…