15 Most Expensive Slaves Ever Sold in American History
15 Most Expensive Slaves Ever Sold in American History - History Collection
6. The Plantation Blacksmith: $2,800 Sale
Blacksmithing. Source: Popular Grove Plantation
A plantation blacksmith in Georgia once sold for $2,800, underscoring the tremendous value placed on enslaved men with specialized trades. Blacksmiths were essential to plantation life, responsible...