Slaves in the Family
Edward Ball spoke about his book Slaves in the Family, published by Random House. The book examines the history of the Ball family, particul… read more
Edward Ball spoke about his book Slaves in the Family, published by Random House. The book examines the history of the Ball family, particularly the black slaves that supported their livelihood and were an intimate part of their daily lives. He conducted a book signing after he spoke. close
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