Slavery and Freedom in Delaware, 1639-1865

William H. Williams fills a gap in the literature on slavery in America. This book is the first comprehensive analysis of the 'peculiar institution' in the First State. An excellent text for courses in colonial and antebellum history, Slavery and Freedom in Delaware provides valuable insight into this unfortunate, unforgettable period in the nation's history.

List of contents

Chapter 1 The Dutch Legacy and Its Aftermath Chapter 2 The Land and Labor Chapter 3 Images, Perceptions, and the Exercise of Control Chapter 4 Making a Life Despite Slavery Chapter 5 The Long Road to Freedom Chapter 6 "A Mongrel Libery, A Mere Mock Freedom" Chapter 7 A More Independent People

About the author

By William H. Williams

Product details

• Authors: William H. Williams, Williams William H.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.1996
• EAN: 9780842025942
• ISBN: 978-0-8420-2594-2
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 232 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 426 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; USA, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, United States of America, USA, Slavery & abolition of slavery, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800, Slavery and abolition of slavery