Slavery and freedom in Delaware, 1639-1865

by William H. Williams

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780585199641
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/1996
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

William H. Williams is southern coordinator of the University of Delaware's Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program and professor of history in the Del Tech/University of Delaware Parallel Program in Georgetown, Delaware.

Table 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

Editorial Reviews

Williams (American history, U. of Delaware-Georgetown) traces two centuries of ambiguity in the border state, which in the 1760s had more slaves than any northern colony but less than any in the south, and whose soldiers fought with the north during the Civil War but were imbued with southern culture. He discusses the Dutch legacy, land and labor, images, life despite slavery, the road to freedom, mock freedom, and a more independent people. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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