Working Toward Freedom: Slave Society And Domestic Economy In The American South by Larry E. Hudson Jr

Slaves had, sometimes, the opportunity to produce their own goods. These studies demonstrate the importance of that economy in reinforcing family ties and preparation for freedom. The opportunity for slaves to produce goods, for their own use or for sale, facilitated the development of a domestic economy largely independent of their masters and the wider white community. Drawing from a range of primary sources, these essays show how slaves organised their domestic economy and created an economic and social space for themselves under slavery which profoundly affected family and gender relations. In their efforts to protect the integrity of their families they became primary actors in their preparation for freedom. This 1995 University of Rochester Press Paperback is in good condition. Owner's Name inside. Slightly foxed on page edges.

ISBN: 9781878822383 SKU: 1582679 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

SKU: 1582679
Location: History