"Students of the Atlantic slave trade and of the colonial American slave economy will find <i>Rice and Slaves</i> to be an interesting set of explorations into an important set of issues."--David W. Galenson, <i>American Historical Review</i><br /> "A beautifully written volume. . . . It should blaze a path and present a challenge for all those interested in the impact of Black culture upon the American colonies."--Hugh F. Rankin, <i>Louisiana History</i><br /> "A welcome addition to the growing literature of the important contributions made by African slaves to the development of American institutions."--James M. Clifton, <i>North Carolina Historical Review</i><br />

Daniel Littlefield's investigation of colonial South Carolinianss preference for some African ethnic groups over others as slaves reveals how the Africans' diversity and capabilities inhibited the development of racial stereotypes and influenced their masters' perceptions of slaves. It also highlights how South Carolina, perhaps more than anywhere else in North America, exemplifies the common effort of Africans and Europeans in molding American civilization.
 
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Preface and Acknowledgements   xi
Introduction   1
1   Price and Perception   8
2   Agents and Africans: The Trade Overseas   33
3   Plantations, Paternalism, and Profitability   56
4   Rice Cultivation and the Slave Trade   74
5   Perceptions and Social Relations   115
Conclusion   174
Bibliography   179
Index   195
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780252062148
Publisert
1991-06-01
Utgiver
University of Illinois Press
Vekt
313 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
18 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
216

Biografisk notat

Daniel C. Littlefield is an emeritus professor of history at the University of South Carolina.