Nat Turner's Insurrection

Item

Title

Nat Turner's Insurrection

Description

A monthly journal discussing the rebellion, imprisonment, and subsequent execution of the formerly enslaved Nat Turner. It pushes back on the rumor that he was mistreated during his imprisonment and forced to sign a release to his body in exchange for food.

Date

1861-08

Source

A printed paper journal.

Contributor

Viar, Anastasia

Bibliographic Citation

"Nat Turner's Insurrection," Atlantic Monthly, 8 (Aug. 1861), 185.