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Author:

Adams, Catherine.

Title:

Love of freedom : black women in colonial and revolutionary New England / Catherine Adams and Elizabeth H. Pleck.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

viii, 265 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Women slaves--New England--History.
African American women--New England--History.
African American women--New England--Social conditions.
African American women--New England--Economic conditions.
Slavery--New England--History.

Other Authors:

Pleck, Elizabeth H. (Elizabeth Hafkin), 1945-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction: Hagar Blackmore's journey from Angola to New England -- The uniqueness of New England -- Property and patriarchy -- Spiritual thirsting -- Marriage and the family -- Seeking possession of her liberty -- Spirit of freedom -- Citizenship -- Epilogue.

ISBN:

0195389085 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780195389081 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0195389093 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780195389098 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)317361739

LCCN:

2009011638

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)