White Cargo: The Forgotten History of Britain’s White Slaves in America
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Discover a largely untold chapter of American history with White Cargo. This book sheds light on the experiences of white indentured servants and slaves who were transported to the Americas during the colonial period. It’s a crucial, often overlooked, perspective on the complexities of early American society.
Key Highlights
- Provides a detailed examination of the lives and labor of white enslaved people in colonial America.
- Explores the economic factors that drove the transportation of white indentured servants and slaves.
- Offers a nuanced understanding of the racial dynamics of the time.
- Presents a significant alternative viewpoint to traditional narratives of slavery.
- Details the legal and social structures that governed the treatment of these individuals.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: NYU Press
- Publication Date: March 8, 2008
- Edition: 1/31/08
- Language: English
- Pages: 320
- ISBN-10: 0814742963
- ISBN-13: 978-0814742969
- Dimensions: 6.02 x 0.8 x 9.21 inches
- Weight: 1 pounds
Good Fit For
- History enthusiasts interested in colonial America.
- Readers seeking a deeper understanding of the roots of American slavery.
- Students and researchers studying early American history and social dynamics.
- Anyone interested in uncovering forgotten or marginalized narratives within historical accounts.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Mærke | by Don Jordan (Author) or Michael Walsh Format: Paperback |
| Offentliggørelsesdato | 2008 or March 8 |
| Vægt | 1 pounds |
| Product information | |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| Others | |
| Produkttype | Colonial Period |
| Udgave | 1/31/08 |
| Forlag | NYU Press |
| Udskriftslængde | 320 pages |
| ISBN- 10 | 0814742963 |
| ISBN- 13 | 978-0814742969 |
| Dimensioner | 6.02 x 0.8 x 9.21 inches |
| ISBN10 | 0814742963 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0814742969 |