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Lexington Books Escaping Servitude - Lexington Books History Collection

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Explore a unique window into the colonial American experience with Escaping Servitude: A Documentary History of Runaway Servants in Eighteenth-Century Virginia. Published by Lexington Books, this edited collection brings together runaway servant advertisements originally published in eighteenth-century Virginia newspapers. This work provides a deep look into the lives of fugitives in the Chesapeake region. By examining these primary source documents, readers gain a better understanding of the realities of indentured servitude and the social dynamics of the period. It serves as a vital resource for those studying the complexities of colonial life and the history of the United States. Whether you are a student of history, a researcher, or a reader interested in the American Colonial Period, this book offers valuable insights into an important chapter of our past. The collection adds to the scholarly conversation by bringing much-needed attention to the history of indentured servitude through direct documentary evidence.

Key Features

Contains an edited collection of runaway servant advertisements from eighteenth-century Virginia newspapers.

Provides primary source documentation regarding fugitives living in the Chesapeake region.

Offers new perspectives on the history of indentured servitude in the American colonies.

Serves as a valuable scholarly resource for understanding eighteenth-century Virginia history.

Delivers direct insights into an important chapter of United States colonial history.

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Format
Hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2014
Listed Since
30 June 2014

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