The Other Slavery : The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

Caribbean debacle -- Good intentions -- The trafficker and his network -- The pull of silver -- The Spanish campaign -- The greatest insurrection against the other slavery -- Powerful nomads -- Missions, presidios, and slaves -- Contractions and expansions -- Americans and the other slavery -- A new era of Indian bondage -- The other slavery and the other emancipation -- Epilogue.;Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in this book, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors, then forced to descend into the "mouth of hell" of eighteenth-century silver mines or, later, made to serve as domestics for Mormon settlers and rich Anglos. Reséndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery, more than epidemics, that decimated Indian populations across North America. New evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, Indian captives, and Anglo colonists, sheds light too on Indian enslavement of other Indians -- as what started as a European business passed into the hands of indigenous operators and spread like wildfire across vast tracts of the American Southwest. The Other Slavery reveals a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African-American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see. A Landmark History: The Sweeping Story Of The Enslavement Of Tens Of Thousands Of Indians Across America, From The Time Of The Conquistadors Up To The Early 20th Century. Since The Time Of Columbus, Indian Slavery Was Illegal In Much Of The American Continent. Yet, As Andrés Reséndez Illuminates, It Was Practiced For Centuries As An Open Secret. There Was No Abolitionist Movement To Protect The Tens Of Thousands Of Natives Who Were Kidnapped And Enslaved By The Conquistadors, Then Forced To Descend Into The Mouth Of Hell Of Eighteenth-century Silver Mines Or, Later, Made To Serve As Domestics For Mormon Settlers And Rich Anglos. Reséndez Builds The Case That It Was Mass Slavery--more Than Epidemics--that Decimated Indian Populations Across North America. New Evidence, Including Testimonies Of Courageous Priests, Rapacious Merchants, Indian Captives, And Anglo Colonists, Sheds Light Too On Indian Enslavement Of Other Indians--as What Started As A European Business Passed Into The Hands Of Indigenous Operators And Spread Like Wildfire Across Vast Tracts Of The American Southwest. The Other Slavery Reveals Nothing Less Than A Key Missing Piece Of American History. For Over Two Centuries We Have Fought Over, Abolished, And Tried To Come To Grips With African-american Slavery. It Is Time For The West To Confront An Entirely Separate, Equally Devastating Enslavement We Have Long Failed To See Truly.--adapted From Dust Jacket. Caribbean Debacle -- Good Intentions -- The Trafficker And His Network -- The Pull Of Silver -- The Spanish Campaign -- The Greatest Insurrection Against The Other Slavery -- Powerful Nomads -- Missions, Presidios, And Slaves -- Contractions And Expansions -- Americans And The Other Slavery -- A New Era Of Indian Bondage -- The Other Slavery And The Other Emancipation. Andrés Reséndez. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century. Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of Natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors. Reséndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery—more than epidemics—that decimated Indian populations across North America. Through riveting new evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, and Indian captives, The Other Slavery reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see. "The Other Slavery is nothing short of an epic recalibration of American history, one that's long overdue...In addition to his skills as a historian and an investigator, Résendez is a skilled storyteller with a truly remarkable subject. This is historical nonfiction at its most important and most necessary." — Literary Hub, 20 Best Works of Nonfiction of the Decade ""One of the most profound contributions to North American history."—Los Angeles Times A landmark history ? the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early 20th century Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andr?s Res?ndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery , it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors, then forced to descend into the "mouth of hell" of eighteenth-century silver mines or, later, made to serve as domestics for Mormon settlers and rich Anglos. Res?ndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery, more than epidemics, that decimated Indian populations across North America. New evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, Indian captives, and Anglo colonists, sheds light too on Indian enslavement of other Indians ? as what started as a European business passed into the hands of indigenous operators and spread like wildfire across vast tracts of the American Southwest. The Other Slavery reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African-American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see “Long-awaited and important . . . No other book before has so thoroughly related the broad history of Indian slavery in the Americas.”— San Francisco Chronicle “A necessary work . . . [Reséndez’s] reportage will likely surprise you.”—NPR “One of the most profound contributions to North American history.”— Los Angeles Times Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other Slavery, it was practiced for centuries as an open secret. There was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of Natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors. Reséndez builds the incisive case that it was mass slavery—more than epidemics—that decimated Indian populations across North America. Through riveting new evidence, including testimonies of courageous priests, rapacious merchants, and Indian captives, The Other Slavery reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history. For over two centuries we have fought over, abolished, and tried to come to grips with African American slavery. It is time for the West to confront an entirely separate, equally devastating enslavement we have long failed truly to see. “Beautifully written . . . A tour de force.”— Chronicle of Higher Education Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet Reséndez shows it was practiced for centuries as an open secret: there was no abolitionist movement to protect the tens of thousands of natives who were kidnapped and enslaved by the conquistadors, forced to work in the silver mines, or made to serve as domestics for Mormon settlers and rich Anglos. New evidence sheds light too on Indian enslavement of other Indians as Reséndez reveals nothing less than a key missing piece of American history