Program 05: A Fishing Story

Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family
From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Length: 00:03:15

John Gouldin's plantation was on the Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia. He owned 2,000 acres and 77 slaves. If the slaves didn't work fast enough, hard enough, or early enough they would be beaten. Read the full description.
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John Gouldin's plantation was on the Rappahannock River in Port Royal, Virginia. He owned 2,000 acres and 77 slaves. If the slaves didn't work fast enough, hard enough, or early enough they would be beaten. Alec told about being treated well because he was valuable as a "breeder."

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