This is a fascinating book about the author's family as well as 16 other black families who were brought to Connecticut as slaves for the Puritans. Athought not all the families share a common ancestor, they do share common experiences. Rose tells their stories through records, letters, and photographs. Even if your family is one of the 17 profiled, the books is still a fascinating read. Families profiled are: Adam Rogers family, Wright family, Jacklin family, Jackson family, Bonham family, Freeman family, Cato family, Gideon family, Magira family, Moody family, Peters family, Hyde family, Mas... View More...
