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The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.

Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of Natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors. Reséndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery—more than epidemics—that decimated Indian populations across North America. Through riveting new evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, and Indian captives, The Other Slavery reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see. “The Other Slavery is nothing short of an epic recalibration of American history, one that’s long overdue…In addition to his skills as a historian and an investigator, Résendez is a skilled storyteller with a truly remarkable subject. This is historical nonfiction at its most important and most necessary.” — Literary Hub, 20 Best Works of Nonfiction of the Decade ““One of the most profound contributions to North American history.”—Los Angeles Times

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Discover the hidden truth of American history with "The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America." This critically acclaimed book, a National Book Award finalist and winner of the Bancroft Prize, uncovers the shocking reality of tens of thousands of Indians who were enslaved across America for centuries. From the time of the conquistadors to the early twentieth century, Indian slavery was an open secret, practiced with no abolitionist movement to protect the kidnapped and enslaved Natives. Through compelling evidence and revelations from testimonies, this landmark history highlights the devastating impact of mass slavery on Indian populations across North America. It's time to confront this dark chapter of American history and gain a deeper understanding of the nation's past.

Written by Andrés Reséndez, "The Other Slavery" challenges the traditional narrative of American history. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the courageous priests, rapacious merchants, and Indian captives who played a part in this little-known tragedy. With its riveting storytelling and powerful research, Reséndez offers a fresh perspective on historical nonfiction that is both important and necessary for our understanding of the past.

"The Other Slavery" has been hailed as one of the most profound contributions to North American history. Los Angeles Times described it as "epic recalibration" and Literary Hub included it in their list of 20 Best Works of Nonfiction of the Decade. This is your chance to explore an essential piece of American history that has been ignored for far too long.

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