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Step into the tumultuous days of August 21-23, 1831, as Nat Turner recounts the harrowing events of his rebellion from the confines of his jail cell. With just days left before his execution, Turner shares his perspective on the uprising that shook Southampton, Virginia, in a chilling narrative that reveals the complexities of his motivations and the struggle for freedom. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

In this gripping narrative, Nat Turner recounts the harrowing events of the insurrection that erupted from August 21-23, 1831, now known as Nat Turners Rebellion. From the confines of his jail cell, just days before his execution, Turner shares his perspective on the uprising and the violence that unfolded, offering a chilling insight into his motivations and the turmoil of the era. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

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In this gripping account, Nat Turner narrates the harrowing events of his rebellion during the infamous insurrection in Southampton, Virginia, which unfolded from August 21 to 23, 1831. Speaking from his jail cell in November of that year, just days before his execution, Turner offers a chilling perspective on the violence and turmoil that marked this pivotal moment in American history. - Summary by Joel Kindrick

The Confessions of Nat Turner is a historical narrative based on the real-life account of Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a rebellion in Southampton, Virginia, in 1831. The book presents Turner’s motivations, visions, and the events leading up to the insurrection, during which dozens of people were killed. Captured and sentenced to death, Turner shared his story with attorney Thomas R. Gray. His confession offers a powerful insight into the horrors of slavery and the desperate fight for freedom, making it a significant document in American history.. - Summary by John ...

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