The Archaeology of Northern Slavery and Freedom

by James A. Delle

Investigating what life was like for African Americans north of the Mason-Dixon Line during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, James Delle presents the first overview of archaeological research on the topic in this book, debunking the notion that the "free" states of the Northeast truly offered freedom and safety for African Americans. Excavations at cities including New York and Philadelphia reveal that slavery was a crucial part of the expansion...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813056365
• ISBN13: 9780813056364
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"