"Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living" is a compelling narrative that chronicles the life of Peter Wheeler, an African American man who experienced the harsh realities of slavery and the struggle for freedom. Written by C. Edwards Lester, the book provides a vivid account of Wheeler's journey from bondage to liberation, highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Through his personal experiences, Wheeler sheds light on...

Chains and Freedom Or The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler A Colored Man Yet Living by Peter Wheeler is a powerful autobiographical slave narrative that chronicles the remarkable journey of a man born into bondage who endured hardship, injustice, and racial oppression in 19th-century America. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt honesty, Wheeler recounts his early life in slavery, the cruelty he faced, his daring efforts to escape, and his relentless pursuit of liberty and dignity. Th...

Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living is a profound anthology that canvasses the complexities of identity, resilience, and liberation within the African American experience. Its narratives span a rich tapestry of literary styles, from emotive personal narrations to reflective commentaries that capture the indefatigable spirit and trials of Peter Wheeler's journey. Interweaving historically significant narratives with dramatic personal an...

A powerful account of enslavement and emancipation, focusing on resilience and identity.

Peter WheelerC. Edwards Lester present a gripping and deeply personal narrative in Chains and Freedom: or, The Life and Adventures of Peter Wheeler, a Colored Man Yet Living, offering listeners an unflinching look at the life of an African American who endured slavery and fought for his freedom. This audiobook provides a vivid and moving account of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of liberty against overwhelming odds.The narrative recounts Whee...

In 1949, when Humpy Wheeler was 11, he attended the very first NASCAR race. For the next ten years, he spent as much time in the pits as he could, and came to know many of the sport's pioneers. Eventually, Wheeler began promoting races at Carolina tracks such as Concord Speedway, Robinwood Speedway, and Starlight Speedway. Racing was so rough back then he kept a gun by his side when he paid the purse, and often used his fists to keep order. By the time Wheeler retired in 2008, he had helpe...

A young couple dream of moving to the Yorkshire Dales, with hilarious consequencesListen now to this delightful comedy from the archive starring Rodney Bewes (The Likely Lads) as David Parkinson, a young husband and a man with big dreams of country life.David and his wife Helen decided to swap the frenzy of Croydon for the serenity of the Yorkshire countryside. They dream of the idyllic life up north, and there is also the opportuni...

From the former NASCAR champion and current Fox Sports announcer, an intimate account of one of the most dramatic and tragic days in the history of NASCAR: the 2001 Daytona 500—the day that racing legend Dale Earnhardt, Sr. died.In Sundays Will Never Be the Same, former NASCAR champion and current FOX Sports racing analyst Darrell Waltrip provides an intimate account of one of the most dramatic and tragic days in the history of NASCAR: the 2001 Da...

Earnhardt recounts his rookie season and shares memories of his father in an engaging book that is sure to appeal to the millions of NASCAR (stock-car racing) fans worldwide.

This collection of behind-the-scenes happenings from the history of the beloved stock car series shares stories of the great and the infamous, revealing privy insights into the drivers that fans thought they knew everything about. The book grants a glimpse into Buck Baker's tomato juice incident, how his son Buddy Baker landed face first in the mud on an ambulance stretcher, Dale Earnhardt's 1997 Daytona 500 rolling crash and how he famously went from ambulance to car to complete the race,...

Daytona 500 Stories tells the story of every Daytona 500 race. Beginning with the first race in 1959 to the present, you'll learn the facts about each event. William "Big Bill" France had a vision for a large track nestled along the famous sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. The high banked 2 1/2 mile speedway, shaped like the letter "D" was called a tri oval.Do you know who finished in first and second, then 2 years later crashed out of the track?Who was declared the first win...

He was The Intimidator. A nightmare in the rear-view mirror. A unique winner in the boardroom. A seven-time Winston Cup champion. A driver whose personal success story and dedication inspired the adoration of millions of fans. Then on February 18, 2001, just seconds from the Daytona 500 finish line, the world of stock-car racing suffered a devastating loss as Dale Earnhardt fatally careened into a track wall. The tragic shock waves, and an unprecedented outpouring of respect and lo...