The White Slave - Richard Hildreth - Bog

""The White Slave: Or Negro Life In The Slave States Of America"" is a historical book written by Richard Hildreth that provides a detailed account of the lives of African American slaves in the United States during the 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the slave trade, the conditions of slavery, the daily lives of slaves, and the impact of slavery on American society.Hildreth's book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of slavery. In the opening chapters, he provides a brief history of slavery in America and describes the methods used to capture and transport slaves from Africa to the United States. He also discusses the economics of slavery and the role that slaves played in the Southern economy.Throughout the book, Hildreth provides vivid descriptions of the conditions that slaves endured, including the brutal treatment they received at the hands of their owners. He also discusses the ways in which slaves resisted their enslavement, including running away and forming communities of escaped slaves.In addition to describing the lives of slaves, Hildreth also examines the impact of slavery on American society as a whole. He argues that slavery was a major factor in the development of American capitalism and that it had a profound impact on the country's political and social institutions.Overall, ""The White Slave: Or Negro Life In The Slave States Of America"" is a powerful and insightful book that provides a detailed and often harrowing account of the lives of African American slaves in the United States. It is an important work of history that sheds light on one of the darkest periods in American history.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.