Book description
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History"Compelling."--Renee Graham, Boston Globe"Stunning."--Rebecca Onion, Slate"Makes a vital contribution to our understanding of our past and present."--Parul Sehgal, New York TimesBridging women's history, the history of the South, and African American history, this book makes a bold argument about the role of white women in American slavery. Historian Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers draws on a variety of sources to show that slave-owning women were sophisticated economic actors who directly engaged in and benefited from the South's slave market. Because women typically inherited more slaves than land, enslaved people were often their primary source of wealth. Not only did white women often refuse to cede ownership of their slaves to their husbands, they employed management techniques that were as effective and brutal as those used by slave-owning men. White women actively participated in the slave market, profited from it, and used it for economic and social empowerment. By examining the economically entangled lives of enslaved people and slave-owning women, Jones-Rogers presents a narrative that forces us to rethink the economics and social conventions of slaveholding America.
WanderWord
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Voluntary
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. Itβs a fun feature.
RZR
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Station WMD
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Undergrad Split
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Fuzzy Claws
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Saber-RED
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Stick Shift
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Coma Stalk
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Stealth
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Lunar Treat
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. The extensive audiobook collection for children is a blessing for my little ones. With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one convenient app.
Digital Moonshine
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Ember Rope
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Moon Radar
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Don Stab
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Tabasco Dracula
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Pink Nightmare
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WeldMaster
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate customized listening sessions, whether for study, relaxation, or entertainment. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats. It's a dream come true for audiophiles like me. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Prez Dog
ListenBook is my go-to companion for immersive audiobook experiences. The ease of use and extensive format support make it a must-have! ListenBook has become my gateway to new worlds, allowing me to explore stories, ideas, and knowledge. Automatic metadata retrieval adds a professional touch to my audiobook collection.
Twix Esses
ListenBook's library organization and Book Groups feature make it easy to keep my audiobooks organized and accessible. This app's convenience has revolutionized the way I experience books. The user-friendly interface and precise controls make listening to audiobooks an absolute delight. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience