Advertisements for Runaway Slaves in Virginia, 1801-1820

by Daniel Meaders, Daniel E. Meaders (Editor)

Overview

This collection of runaway slave notices from Virginia highlights the plight of African Americans fleeing bondage in early nineteenth century Virginia. Presented in modern type, the advertisements appear exactly as published. The preface situates these advertisements historically, and indicates the significance of the collection for studies of African American history, the history of slavery, and resistance to slavery in early American culture. The advertisements are presented chronologically and index by slave and master. This collection of historical documentation will be valuable to scholars interested in the history of slavery and resistance in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317777045
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/25/2014
Series:	Studies in African American History and Culture
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	520 KB

About the Author

Daniel E. Meaders

Table of Contents

Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20;