Black Majority: Race, Rice, and Rebellion in South Carolina, 1670-1740

by Peter H. Wood

Book Overview

First published in 1974, Black Majority marked a breakthrough in our understanding of early American history. Today, Wood's insightful study remains more relevant and enlightening than ever. This landmark book chronicles the crucial formative years of North America's wealthiest and most tormented British colony. It explores how West African familiarity with rice determined the Lowcountry economy and how a skilled but enslaved labor force formed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1324066202
• ISBN13: 9781324066200
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.2"