A Closer Look
At Emancipation 1848
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“During the voyage, Buddoe several times asked Captain Irminger where he was to be taken and was told that it would partly depend on the information he gave regarding the negro riots. If he was open-hearted and confessed everything, they wanted to pardon him, otherwise things would go wrong for him.” He remained silent. General Buddhoe Onboard Brig-of-War Ornen ~~~~~ Martin King answered that they “did not want to hear anything, that blood had been shed in Christiansted although they (the negroes) had not killed any white man, that they wanted revenge….blood-for-blood, life-for-life.” Admiral Martin King To Major Gyllich’s Entourage ~~~~~ “This man General Burdo [Buddhoe] who I recommend to your notice have been an honest and upright slave. He fought for freedom and as soon as he succeeded, he turned and subdued the people.” James A. Smith Brand Corps Officer ~~~~~ He said “he had not emancipated the negroes, that they had taken it themselves and that therefore it was his opinion the King was absolved from any responsibility as regards compensation.” Peter von Scholten – in London Speaking to W.R.J. Grant Keynote: The Marketing Headline (keynote) or “elevator pitch” should consist of one or two sentences that succinctly tell readers what the book is about and why they should buy it. Be sure to avoid clichés. Also, it’s often good to compare your book to a well-known author, title, or film to give a reader a point of reference. Maximum 25 words Join me as we take A Closer Look at our Emancipation of Monday, July 3, 1848 (176 years later).
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About the Book
This is a non-fiction historical account of the Danish West Indies (now U.S. Virgin Islands) Emancipation of 1848. This book entails Danish-to-English translations of depositions, court trials and testimony from the enslaved population as well as the Danish officials. Additionally, there’s much personal information included about the two main heroes (John “General Buddhoe” Gottlieb and Admiral Martin King) of the Emancipation and the tumultuous events leading up to and inclusive of the July 3, 1848 Emancipation Day. Some of the personal letters of the then Governor-General Peter von Scholten is also included along with very surprising information about his mistress, Anna Heegaard.
About the Author
Readers will be interested in my unique voice as an author because of the extensive research and authenticity of this book, as presented. It will make a truly original contribution to understanding our celebrated Emancipation of July 3, 1848 (176 years later). The translations of the depositions and court trial testimonies (in their own words) of the enslaved population as well as the Danish officials is a unique undertaking, and falls in line with my 33 years spent in my professional career as a court reporter/stenographer where I was responsible for keeping the record of all trials and proceedings within the court as well as testimony of meetings and hearings at the Legislature.