Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Ona Judge, an enslaved African American woman who escaped from President George Washington's household. It details her courageous journey to freedom, the Washingtons' efforts to recapture her, and the legal and moral complexities of slavery in the early United States.
Key points:
1. Founding Fathers' Hypocrisy: The book exposes the contradiction of Founding Fathers' fight for freedom while owning slaves, focusing on George Washington.
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