Personal Liberty Laws, and Slavery in the Territories,

by Joel Parker

Book Overview

In this seminal work on the issue of slavery and states' rights, Joel Parker offers a legal analysis of the debates surrounding the Personal Liberty Laws, a set of laws enacted by northern states to counter the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. With clear writing and persuasive arguments, Parker's book remains a critical contribution to the field of American legal history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021611158
• ISBN13: 9781021611154
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"