Technology and the World the Slaves Made

The study of American slavery is a crowded field and each year the historical profession witnesses the publication of several new books. Despite this steady onslaught of scholarship, significant gaps remain in our understanding of slavery and its influence on the South. One area that has lacked sust...

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Main Author: Gudmestad, Robert H. 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: History compass
Year: 2006, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 373-383
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