Slavery In Pennsylvania

by Edward Raymond Turner

Book Overview

Slavery In Pennsylvania is a book written by Edward Raymond Turner that delves into the history of slavery in Pennsylvania, one of the northern states of the United States of America. The book provides a comprehensive account of the practice of slavery in Pennsylvania, from its early beginnings in the 17th century to its eventual abolition in the mid-19th century.The book explores the various aspects of slavery in Pennsylvania, including the slave trade, the treatment of slaves, and the resistance of slaves to their enslavement. It also examines the role of Pennsylvania in the broader context of the American slave system, including its connections to the transatlantic slave trade and the politics of slavery in the United States.The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including court records, diaries, and letters, to provide a vivid and detailed picture of the lives of enslaved people in Pennsylvania. He also provides an analysis of the social, economic, and political factors that led to the gradual abolition of slavery in Pennsylvania and the wider United States.Overall, Slavery In Pennsylvania is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery in the United States, and provides a unique perspective on the role of northern states in the American slave system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432501445
• ISBN13: 9781432501440
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"