About this episode

The episode explores the significance of the Blue Back Speller and its impact on enslaved people's lives.

Why did an ordinary schoolbook become so treasured that enslaved people risked their lives to possess it?

People in this episode

Host: Roman Mars

Topics covered

• education
• enslavement
• history
• literacy
• risk

Keywords

• Blue Back Speller
• schoolbook
• enslaved people
• literacy
• treasure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blue Back Speller

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