Slaves In the Family

The "Ball Family Legacy" is a comprehensive and captivating history of a prominent southern family's rise and fall in the antebellum South.

Through the lens of the Ball family, this product offers a unique perspective on the institution of slavery and its impact on the lives of enslaved people.

With over 4,000 people enslaved by the Balls by 1865, this product provides a glimpse into the lives of those who were exploited for their labor and subjected to inhumane treatment.

The Ball family's wealth and influence are revealed through their ownership of multiple plantations along the Cooper River near Charleston, South Carolina, where they grew "Carolina Gold" rice using seeds from Madagascar and slave labor purchased on the Charleston Docks.

This product is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, slavery, or the lives of enslaved people.