Bound by Bondage

In Bound by Bondage, Nicole Saffold Maskiell explores how slavery was integral to the development and influence of elite Northeastern families in early America, highlighting their vast landholdings, trading networks, and political prominence. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book reveals a complex, multiracial society where enslaved individuals played vital roles, challenging the traditional narratives of power and race in colonial America. The audiobook offers an in-depth look at the intertwined histories of wealth, slavery, and social hierarchy during the formative years of the United States.