Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man…

Published in the early 19th century, 'Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man' is a slave narrative by C. Edwards Lester that chronicles the life of Peter Wheeler, an enslaved African American in New York. The book details Wheeler's experiences under slavery and his pursuit of freedom, providing insight into the social customs and race relations of the time. This work is significant for its firsthand account of the struggles faced by enslaved individuals in New York and contributes to the broader understanding of slavery in the United States.