The Sugar Masters: Planters and Slaves in Louisiana's Cane World, 1820--1860
The Sugar Masters offers a detailed historical examination of planters and slaves in Louisiana's sugarcane plantations between 1820 and 1860. It uncovers the economic dependencies, labor practices, and social hierarchies that shaped this pivotal industry in the antebellum South, providing a nuanced view of plantation life and its enduring legacy.
About This Book
The Sugar Masters examines the relationships between planters and enslaved individuals in Louisiana's sugarcane industry during the antebellum period from 1820 to 1860.
This work delves into the economic and social structures that defined the cane world, highlighting the labor systems and daily operations of plantations.
Through historical analysis, it provides insights into the complexities of power and dependence in this agricultural setting.
The book draws on period sources to illustrate the broader implications for Southern society and economy.
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