Descendants of the west Africans who picked the cotton that made Manchester rich are struggling to keep their distinct culture alive Dorcas, who was 17 and picked Sea Island cotton, sold for $1,200. Cassander, a 35-year-old prime woman who also picked cotton but was prone to fits, sold for just $400. The same price was paid for Emiline, 19, who was described as a prime young woman cotton hand, and Judy, who was only 11. U
