In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863 (Historical Studies of Urban America)
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In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863 (Historical Studies of Urban America)

by Leslie M. Harris

urban history African American History U.S. History Slavery & Emancipation
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Leslie M. Harris traces the history of African Americans in New York City from 1626 to 1863. This study explores the place of slavery in the urban North and follows the changing experiences of Black New Yorkers across a formative period in American history.

ISBN-13 9780226824871 ASIN 022682487X Views 11 Publisher University of Chicago Press Year 2023 Edition First Edition, Enlarged Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 395 Adult No Created September 01, 2026 Updated September 08, 2026
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In the Shadow of Slavery examines African American life in New York City across more than two centuries.

Covering the period from 1626 to 1863, the book places the city’s history within the broader context of slavery and emancipation.

Leslie M. Harris offers a historical study of race, community, and urban life in New York.

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