The Negro in Maryland

Based on extensive research into contemporary accounts and historical documents, this groundbreaking study offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of the institution of slavery in Maryland. Jeffrey Richardson Brackett explores the economic, social, and political factors that contributed to the growth and decline of slavery in the state, as well as the experiences of enslaved people and the efforts of abolitionists to end slavery. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of slavery and its legacy in the United States.

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