{"product_id":"9780764369094","title":"For the Unremembered : A Journey of Reflection into Cape Cod's Connection to Slavery by Lynne A. Rhodes","description":"An evocative journey through Cape Cod, Massachusetts, uncovering the hidden  and often-overlooked stories of the enslaved people who lived and  worked there    As both a work of historical, creative nonfiction and a guidebook, For the Unremembered  uncovers and reflects on Cape Cod's role in the institution  of slavery. Readers will learn about the Cape's involvement in  the chattel slave trade and how colonists participated in and supported  this inhumane system through various means. Uncovering the traces left  behind by the enslaved individuals who lived on the Cape, author?Susanna  Graham-Pye highlights the importance of recognizing the  contributions and lives of those who were deliberately left out of  mainstream history.         Through a blend of lyrical reflections and practical guidance, this  book invites readers to explore significant locations across Cape Cod,  offering a deeper understanding of its historical landscape. By  revisiting the places where enslaved people once stood and evoking the  sights, sounds, and smells they might have experienced, For the Unremembered  seeks to bridge the gap between past and present.     Features include:   Addresses and coordinates for key locations to visit on the Cape to pursue a deeper understanding of its past   A foreword by Lynne Rhodes, president of the Cape Cod Chapter of NAACP   Chapters that spotlight towns including Sandwich, Yarmouth, Barnstable and Dennis, Eastham, Brewster, Falmouth and Mashpee, Harwich and Chatham, Orleans, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.         For the Unremembered encourages readers  to join the ongoing efforts to untangle the systemic racism rooted in  our history and to honor the unremembered individuals who helped shape  our communities. This book is an important step toward a more inclusive  and truthful understanding of Cape Cod's past and its role in slavery in  the United States.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294897975669,"sku":"9780764369094","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780764369094.jpg?v=1762766414","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780764369094","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}