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Work and Labor in This New and Wild Land Are Very Hard

By: Gottlieb Mittelberger
Narrated by: Anthony N. Damian
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In this account, Gottlieb Mittelberger reveals the plight of poor German families who migrated to America in the 18th century. It was normal at the time for poor Europeans to fund their journey to the New World by agreeing to a period of indentured servitude. Yet what Mittleberger observed was more akin to slavery: workers were auctioned off upon arrival with no formal contract. This enlightening record reveals a darker side to early American history.

Public Domain (P)2018 Audio Sommelier
Americas
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