The Domestic Slave Trade of the Southern States by Winfield H. Collins
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| Author | Collins, Winfield H. (Winfield Hazlitt), 1868-1927 |
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| LoC No. | 04030987 |
| Title | The Domestic Slave Trade of the Southern States |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Domestic Slave Trade of the Southern States" by Winfield H. Collins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricacies and dynamics of the domestic slave trade in the southern United States, chronicling its origins, development, and the various economic, social, and legislative factors that influenced it. Collins aims to provide an accurate portrayal of this complex subject through comprehensive research and extensive use of primary sources. At the start of the book, Collins sets the stage by discussing the historical background of the slave trade, tracing its roots from the European involvement in the African slave trade to its evolution into domestic trade within the United States. He outlines how various states began to engage in trading slaves, motivated by economic gains and shifting agricultural needs. The narrative highlights key moments in the trade's history, including the rise of cotton cultivation in the southern states, the impact of legislative actions, and the realities of human commodification, making clear the delicate interplay of economics and human rights that characterized this dark chapter in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slave trade -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61977 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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