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The dispute over the ownership of Anthony Burns | John Katz | Audio Drama | BBC Radio Drama | Old...

Journey back to 1854 Boston with this gripping audio drama, "The dispute over the ownership of Anthony Burns." This historical account vividly recreates the intense legal and social battle surrounding Anthony Burns, a fugitive slave arrested under the controversial Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Witness the desperate efforts of abolitionists, legal scholars, and ordinary citizens, including figures like Richard H. Dana Jr., Theodore Parker, William Lloyd Garrison, and Henry David Thoreau, as they challenge the legality and morality of slavery. Experience the high-stakes trial, the attempted courthouse rescue, and the profound civic unrest that erupted in Boston, a city grappling with the raw realities of a divided nation. This episode sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history, illustrating the human cost of the Fugitive Slave Law and the unwavering spirit of those who fought for freedom. An essential listen for anyone interested in civil rights, the abolitionist movement, and the dramatic events leading up to the Civil War. Audio Drama Playlist:    • Audio Drama   John Katz Playlist:    • John Katz   00:00 Intro 00:18 Segment 1: PRA GRAMMY2013 BB3830.07 Thedi 40:57 End #AnthonyBurns #FugitiveSlaveAct #Slavery #Abolitionism #Boston1854 #USHistory #RadioDrama #CivilRightsHistory #AmericanSlavery #HistoricalAudio