Scraping By: Wage Labor, Slavery, and Survival in Early Baltimore (Studies in Early American Economy and Society from the Library Company of Philadelphia)
by Seth Rockman
In Scraping By, Seth Rockman investigates the intertwined worlds of wage labor and slavery in early Baltimore. This scholarly volume from the Studies in Early American Economy and Society series uncovers the survival tactics of workers in a formative period of U.S. history, shedding light on the complexities of labor and economy.
About This Book
Scraping By examines the economic and social dynamics of early Baltimore, focusing on the experiences of workers navigating wage labor and slavery. This work is part of the Studies in Early American Economy and Society series from the Library Company of Philadelphia.
The book highlights the challenges of survival in a burgeoning urban environment where labor forms were diverse and often precarious. It draws on historical records to illustrate the broader implications for early American society.
Through a detailed analysis, the author reveals how economic structures shaped daily lives and influenced societal development in the early republic.
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