The captive's quest for freedom fugitive slaves, the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, and the politics of slavery /
"[This book explores] the impact fugitive slaves had on the politics of the critical decade leading up to the Civil War. Through the close reading of diverse sources ranging from government documents to personal accounts, [the author] traces the decisions of slaves to escape, the actions of tho...
| Main Author: | Blackett, R. J. M., 1943- |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, NY, USA :
Cambridge University Press,
2018.
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| Physical Description: |
xvii, 511 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| Series: |
Slaveries since emancipation.
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| Subjects: |
CMU Main Books 3rd Floor
| Location | Call Number: | Status |
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| CMU Main Books 3rd Floor | E450 .B589 2018 |
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