Slave Counterpoint: Black Culture in the Eighteenth-Century Chesapeake and Lowcountry
A detailed comparison of enslaved Black life and culture in the eighteenth-century Chesapeake and Lowcountry, highlighting regional differences shaped by environment, economy, and demography.
About This Book
This work examines the development of Black culture among enslaved people in two key regions of colonial British America.
It explores how environment, economy, and demography shaped distinct regional experiences of slavery.
The study draws on a wide range of historical sources to compare daily life, labor, family, and community.
Emphasis is placed on the agency and cultural creativity of enslaved populations despite severe constraints.
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