Runaway Slaves
Rebels on the Plantation
John Hope Franklin
Delve into the world of runaway slaves with this groundbreaking analysis by America's foremost African American historian, John Hope Franklin. Contrary to popular belief, significant numbers of slaves rebelled against their masters and struggled to attain freedom. By examining documents and planters' records, this book sheds light on where, when, and how slaves escaped, and how they survived away from the plantation. It also examines the reactions of the white slaveholding class, revealing a deeper understanding of the South's "most peculiar institution."
Publish Date
2000-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
2000-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1999
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4.11
ISBN
9780195084511
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