{"product_id":"the-devils-half-acre-the-untold-story-of-how-one-woman-liberated-the-souths-most-notorious-slave-jail-9781541675636","title":"The Devil's Half Acre: The Untold Story of How One Woman Liberated the South's Most Notorious Slave Jail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe inspiring true story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs, is told in Kristen Green's book \"The Devil's Half Acre.\" She was forced to have children of a brutal slave trader and live on his slave jail premises, known as the Devil's Half Acre. After her slaveholder's death, she inherited the jail and transformed it into God's Half Acre, a school where Black men could fulfill their dreams. It still exists today as Virginia Union University. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Basic Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the captivating true story of an enslaved woman who liberated an infamous slave jail and transformed it into one of the nation's first HBCUs, author Kristen Green delves into the extraordinary and largely unknown life of young Mary Lumpkin. Forced to bear the children of a brutal slave trader and reside on the premises of his slave jail, known as the Devil's Half Acre, Lumpkin endured a life of hardship and oppression. However, when she inherited the jail after the death of her slaveholder, she embarked on a remarkable journey of transformation. She turned it into God's Half Acre, a school where Black men could pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, as Virginia Union University, it stands as a testament to Lumpkin's enduring legacy and her historic contributions to the world of education. Through meticulous research and a compelling narrative, Green brings Lumpkin to life, showcasing her resilience, bravery, and unwavering determination on the path to freedom. The Devil's Half Acre offers a sweeping perspective on a life lived in the margins of the American slave trade, shedding light on the experiences and struggles of those who fought against oppression and paved the way for a better future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating story of Mary Lumpkin's remarkable journey continues to inspire and educate generations, reminding us of the power of perseverance, education, and the pursuit of justice in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 540g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 162 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781541675636\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristen Green","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44094044143866,"sku":"9781541675636","price":29.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671192167926_book.jpg?v=1671359268","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-devils-half-acre-the-untold-story-of-how-one-woman-liberated-the-souths-most-notorious-slave-jail-9781541675636","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}