Questions About The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church

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Is this book well researched or is it more of the author's opinion?

John I believe it is well-researched. There are plenty of sources on the main points of the book, the ownership of enslaved people on Jesuit owned plantati…moreI believe it is well-researched. There are plenty of sources on the main points of the book, the ownership of enslaved people on Jesuit owned plantations, the sale of 272 slaves to two plantation owners in Louisiana and the importance of the plantations and sale proceeds to Georgetown College and the Jesuit order.(less)

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