Nokes, R. Gregory
Breaking Chains
- ISBN 13:
- 9780870717123
- author:
- Nokes, R. Gregory
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oregon State University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, 19th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Breaking Chains: Slavery on Trial in the Oregon Territory R. Gregory Nokes explores the landmark case of Holmes v. Ford, which shed light on racism in Oregon's pre-Civil War courts. This intimate account offers a unique perspective on the relationship between a slave and his master, as well as the experiences of other slaves in early Oregon. The story of Robin and Polly Holmes and their children, who were brought to Oregon in 1844, is one of remarkable resilience and determination. Despite being promised freedom in exchange for helping develop their owner's farm, they faced enormous obstacles, including refusal from influential settler and legislator Nathaniel Ford. The case that followed, which took place in the courts of Oregon, has been documented by Nokes through an examination of the court record. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex history surrounding slavery in Oregon, revealing contradictions in the state's history and shedding light on a somber part of its past.
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